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Deer Park, Richmond, by Thomas Rowlandson, watercolor, 1780

Deer Park, Richmond

Thomas Rowlandson

1780

watercolor

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

Dominant colour

Overview

Deer Park, Richmond is a 1780 watercolor by Thomas Rowlandson, a Rococo painting work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.

Who painted this?
Thomas Rowlandson
When & what style?
1780 · Rococo painting
Where can I see it?
Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

This painting shows a quiet park scene with a herd of deer grazing under leafy trees. The trees have thick, twisting branches, and the ground is dotted with fallen leaves and small bushes. In the background, there’s a simple fence and a small building, maybe a hut or a shed. The artist used soft, light colors and loose brushstrokes to keep the scene feeling natural and a little dreamy. The deer look calm, almost blending into the landscape. If you like this peaceful style, check out the Victoria and Albert Museum to see more works like this.

About the artist

Portrait of Thomas Rowlandson
Artist

Thomas Rowlandson

Thomas Rowlandson (; 13 July 1757 – 21 April 1827) was an English artist and caricaturist of the Georgian Era, noted for his political satire and social observation.

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