Central Park

The image is a sketch of a park scene featuring a path that curves into the distance, bordered by a delicate fence, with trees on either side providing a sense of natural enclosure; in the background, there is a large, grand building with tall windows and ornate architectural details partially obscured by foliage, which suggests an integration of human-made structures within the tranquility of nature, creating a harmonious and balanced composition that draws the viewer's eye across the scene, inviting contemplation and appreciation of the artistic technique employed.

The image is a sketch of a park scene featuring a path that curves into the distance, bordered by a delicate fence, with trees on either side providing a sense of natural enclosure; in the background, there is a large, grand building with tall windows and ornate architectural details partially obscured by foliage, which suggests an integration of human-made structures within the tranquility of nature, creating a harmonious and balanced composition that draws the viewer's eye across the scene, inviting contemplation and appreciation of the artistic technique employed.

Name/Title

Central Park

Entry/Object ID

1987.001.30

Type of Drawing

Graphite

Artwork Details

Subject Place

City

New York City

Region

Northeast

Continent

North America

Collection

Smith Collection (MAA)

Cataloged By

Jasmine Alyssa Saldana-Martis

Acquisition

Accession

1987.001

Acquisition Method

Gift

Credit Line

Donated to the Permanent Collection

Made/Created

Artist

J. André Smith

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Initials

Location

LLC

Transcription

AS

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Image

Height

8 in

Width

6 in