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Garden Party at a Country House

Marcellus Laroon II

1771

ink

paper

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Romanticism 18th Century

Dominant colour

Garden Party at a Country House is a 1771 ink by Marcellus Laroon II, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: Marcellus Laroon II
When & what style?: 1771 · Romanticism
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

This drawing shows a lively scene in a garden with bare trees and a big house in the background. People are gathered near the house—some standing, some sitting, and a few playing music. The trees have no leaves, and the ground looks wet, like it might be spring or late winter. The artist used thin lines and shading to create depth, especially in the trees and clothing. The house has columns and statues, making it look fancy but a little old-fashioned. Next, check out cross-hatching to see how artists build shadows with layers of lines.