Skaters on the Serpentine in Hyde Park
1786
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1786
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Dominant colour
Skaters on the Serpentine in Hyde Park is a 1786 ink by Julius Caesar Ibbetson, a Romanticism work, depicting Ice Skating, held at National Gallery of Art.
This painting shows a busy winter scene on London’s Serpentine Lake. People glide on ice skates while others walk nearby. The scene feels lively but also a little chilly. What’s cool is how the artist mixes real details with soft colors. The icy surface looks slippery, and the clothes show off 1700s fashion. It’s more than a pretty picture—it feels like a snapshot of life. It also shows how watercolor glazing works. Thin layers of paint build up color slowly. Check out more works by Ibbetson, Julius Caesar.
Julius Caesar Ibbetson painted lively outdoor scenes and rugged landscapes in watercolor.
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