University of Michigan

A watercolor painting depicts a university gate in a winter setting. The gate is a grand, arched structure with a tower on each side, adorned with intricate details. The building is painted in shades of purple and blue, with hints of yellow for the lights. The scene is dominated by two large trees on either side of the gate, their branches reaching towards the sky. The trees are rendered in a loose, impressionistic style, with their leaves appearing as a flurry of blue and white dots. The sky is a soft, pale blue, suggesting a twilight hour. The overall mood of the painting is serene and contemplative, evoking a sense of quiet beauty and academic tradition.