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ArtistNorman Rockwell painting of Ronald Colman potting up geraniums by his swimming pool in 1930
A meticulously painted scene depicts a man in a formal suit and khaki pants, tending to potted red geraniums by a swimming pool. The man, with neatly combed dark hair and a light mustache, is bending over, focused on a large terracotta pot of bright red geraniums, holding a small green trowel in his hands. He wears a navy blue blazer with a glimpse of a red tie, light-colored long-sleeved shirt, and dark brown loafers with white socks.
To his left, a rectangular swimming pool with blue tiles and clear water reflects the bright sky. A light blue slatted wooden lounge chair sits by the pool's edge, near a smaller terracotta pot with a single red geranium. A long, thin, golden pole extends from the pool’s perimeter towards the potted plants.
A row of additional terracotta pots overflowing with vivid red geraniums and lush green foliage stretches behind him and to his right, hinting at a larger garden area. Some pots are partially obscured by the foliage, and a bright green bucket sits on the paved ground near the man's hands. A matching green gardening glove lies next to it.
In the background, a tall, dark green hedge forms a solid backdrop, offering a contrast to