Vauxhall Gardens

Britische Grafik 1775–1790, 1785

This is a painting of an outdoor social gathering in a garden with a grand architectural structure. The scene features numerous figures in period clothing, gathered around a central pavilion adorned with intricate patterns and surrounded by tall trees. The architecture includes a dual-level balcony where some figures are observing the gathering below. The overall atmosphere is festive, suggesting a place of leisure and social interaction. This artwork is done in the style of Thomas Rowlandson.
Artist
Britische Grafik 1775–1790
Date
1785
Type
Print
Medium
etching and aquatint with hand coloring on laid paper
Dimensions
53.9 × 75.5 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

This is a painting of an outdoor social gathering in a garden with a grand architectural structure. The scene features numerous figures in period clothing, gathered around a central pavilion adorned with intricate patterns and surrounded by tall trees. The architecture includes a dual-level balcony where some figures are observing the gathering below. The overall atmosphere is festive, suggesting a place of leisure and social interaction. This artwork is done in the style of Thomas Rowlandson.

Britische Grafik 1775–1790