Artist John Sharman
     nationality American
     birth-death 1879-1971
Creation date about 1918
Materials oil on canvas
Dimensions 26 1/2 x 40 1/2 in. 44 1/8 x 41 in. (framed)
Location American Impressionism Gallery
Credit line James E. Roberts Fund
Accession number 81.6

Wall Label

The intricate network of trellis, railing and awning are woven into an ordered composition.

Strokes of brilliant color are applied with a sensitivity to light and shade acquired from regular outdoor painting.

Sharman's current obscurity is hard to understand considering this beautiful scene.

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bright, porch, sewing'knitting, summer, white flowers
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