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"Arlington Gardens"

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Collection Type

  • Art

Date

1882

GUSN

GUSN-223363

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Description

A view of the Boston Public Garden showing a Swan Boat and other boats on the water of the pond, a woman walking along the shore, and in the distance the bridge across the water from one side of the Public Garden to the other. The golden dome of the Massachusetts State House is just visible over the tops of the trees.

Details

Descriptive Terms

gardens
boats
bridges (built works)
parks (grounds)
leisure
watercolors (paintings)

Physical Description

1 watercolor, mounted ; 10.5 x 7.5 inches

Collection Code

GC005

Collection Name

Arthur Elliot graphic collection

Date of Acquisition

2009

Reference Code

GC005.01

Acquisition Type

Gift

Image Dimensions

7.5 x 10.5 (HxW)(inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Bill and Nancy Osgood, 2009.

Places

Boston (Suffolk county, Massachusetts)

Record Details

Originator

Elliot, Arthur (Painter)

Material Type

watercolors (paintings)

Other Organizations

Swan Boats of Boston

Description Level

Item

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