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One Tree Hill, Greenwich Park

Thomas Rowlandson

National Gallery of Art

This is a painting depicting a lively scene on a hill in a park. The image shows a bustling scene atop a grassy hill, where people are engaged in various activities. The landscape includes trees framing the hill, with details of lush foliage. Figures in dynamic poses are scattered across the hill, suggesting movement such as running, tumbling, or engaging in playful antics. The colors are vivid, with individuals wearing bright attire. The title at the bottom of the artwork indicates the location as 'One Tree Hill, Greenwich Park.' The painting has a lively and slightly humorous characteristic typical of late 18th to early 19th-century caricature and is in the style of Thomas Rowlandson.

Artwork Details

Date
1802
Medium
hand-colored etching
Dimensions
4727 × 3388 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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