Skaters on the Serpentine in Hyde Park

Winter en Kerstmis, 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.
Kunstenaar
Winter en Kerstmis
Datering
1786
Soort
Tekening
Techniek
pen and black ink and watercolor on laid paper; laid down
Afmetingen
22,2 × 30,1 cm
Collectie
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licentie
Publiek domein, CC0

Beeldbeschrijving

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 en Kerstmis