Who painted Ladies and Gentlemen in a Country Park?

Ladies and Gentlemen in a Country Park was painted by Paul Sandby in 1770.

Where can I see Ladies and Gentlemen in a Country Park?

Ladies and Gentlemen in a Country Park is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is Ladies and Gentlemen in a Country Park?

Ladies and Gentlemen in a Country Park is associated with Baroque.

Artwork

Ladies and Gentlemen in a Country Park

Paul Sandby , 1770

Ladies and Gentlemen in a Country Park is an ink drawing by the Baroque artist Paul Sandby. It dates from 1770 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

Inscription: Inscribed:by later hand, lower right verso in graphite: 27

About this work

Overview

Ladies and Gentlemen in a Country Park is a drawing created by Paul Sandby in 1770 using pen, black ink, and graphite on laid paper. It exemplifies the artist's skill in capturing scenes of everyday life and landscapes.

Subject & Meaning

The drawing depicts a social gathering in a rural setting, reflecting Sandby's interest in documenting leisure activities within natural environments. It showcases his ability to capture the interaction between people and their surroundings.

Technique & Style

Executed in pen, black ink, and graphite, the work demonstrates Sandby's proficiency in using various mediums to achieve detailed and nuanced representations. Although associated with the period, the drawing's style is more closely related to topographical and picturesque traditions than the Baroque movement.

Two Elegant Couples [verso], Francesco Guardi

Artist & collection

Artist

Paul Sandby

Paul Sandby, (1731 – 7 November 1809) was an English mapmaker and painter who specialised in landscape art. Along with his older brother Thomas Sandby, he was one of the founding members of the Royal Academy in 1768.