John B. Bull Garden c. 1938

Gilbert Sackerman’s 1938 artwork, “John B. Bull Garden,” uses bold colors and shapes to depict an aerial view of a formal garden. The artist, born in 1855 and who lived until 1995, uses a simplified palette of green, pink, and white to capture the geometric pattern of the landscape design, emphasizing the contrast between the meticulously manicured garden and the surrounding, more natural trees. The artwork's whimsical style showcases a playful approach to this typical subject, drawing the viewer into the tranquil world of the garden.