Skaters on the Serpentine in Hyde Park

Winter and Christmas, 1786

The image shows a winter scene with figures skating on a frozen river. Men in period attire are skating on the ice, with cottages and a leafless tree in the background. The sky is blue with white clouds, and the landscape extends into the distance. The painting features delicate brushwork with fine details and a color palette of blues, greens, and browns.
Artist
Winter and Christmas
Date
1786
Type
Drawing
Medium
pen and black ink and watercolor on laid paper; laid down
Dimensions
22.2 × 30.1 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

The image shows a winter scene with figures skating on a frozen river. Men in period attire are skating on the ice, with cottages and a leafless tree in the background. The sky is blue with white clouds, and the landscape extends into the distance. The painting features delicate brushwork with fine details and a color palette of blues, greens, and browns.

Winter and Christmas