The Mall from Saint James' Park

Italienische Grafik 1640–1747, 1720s?

The image shows a formal garden or park with elegantly dressed figures engaged in various activities. The horizon line is marked by distant architectural structures, including a tower and dome-topped buildings, against a blue sky with clouds. The painting features refined brushstrokes portraying textures in trees and clothing. The color palette consists of earth tones, pastels, and vivid blue tones. People gather near a path, with a man and cows, creating a pastoral scene. Stately trees line the path leading towards the distant buildings.
Artist
Italienische Grafik 1640–1747
Date
1720s?
Type
Drawing
Medium
gouache on laid paper
Dimensions
30.2 × 46.1 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

The image shows a formal garden or park with elegantly dressed figures engaged in various activities. The horizon line is marked by distant architectural structures, including a tower and dome-topped buildings, against a blue sky with clouds. The painting features refined brushstrokes portraying textures in trees and clothing. The color palette consists of earth tones, pastels, and vivid blue tones. People gather near a path, with a man and cows, creating a pastoral scene. Stately trees line the path leading towards the distant buildings.

Italienische Grafik 1640–1747