Sperry Gardens c. 1936

georgestonehill

drawing

aged paper

toned paper

homemade paper

water colours

traditional architecture

warm toned

warm-toned

watercolour illustration

watercolor

warm toned green

"Sperry's Vauxhall Garden," a c. 1936 watercolor by George Stonehill (1855-1995), is a detailed and colorful plan of a horticultural garden. The layout features a grid of square and rectangular plots, each filled with circles representing individual plants, possibly roses. The garden is bordered by a wooden fence and a curving path, leading to a charming cottage with a small arched entryway. The composition emphasizes the geometric precision and order of the garden design. Stonehill's "Sperry's Vauxhall Garden" offers a glimpse into the meticulous planning and artistic beauty of a bygone era's horticultural practices.