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A Squall in Hyde Park

Thomas Rowlandson

National Gallery of Art

This is a painting of a street scene with a carriage and pedestrians in a bustling setting. The scene conveys a sense of chaos with people and animals reacting to something happening in the street. Some people appear disarrayed, with hats and umbrellas flying in the air. The background shows residential buildings with blue roofs and trees. The style resembles that of Thomas Rowlandson, known for caricatures and social commentary through humorous depictions.

Artwork Details

Date
1791
Medium
hand-colored etching and aquatint
Dimensions
4709 × 3510 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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