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"Taking the Air" in Hyde Park [verso]

George Cruikshank

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a lively outdoor scene with elegantly dressed individuals. The drawing depicts an outdoor gathering where numerous figures are dressed in 19th-century fashion. The central focus is on the elaborate costumes with voluminous skirts and fine details. In the middle ground, a woman is suspended in mid-air, adding a sense of motion. The background features trees and gentle shading.

Artwork Details

Date
1865
Medium
pen and brown ink with brown wash over graphite on wove paper
Dimensions
4638 × 3422 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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