1750
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
An Entertainment in the grounds of Ham House is a 1750 watercolor by Thomas Rowlandson, a Rococo painting work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This watercolour painting depicts a lively outdoor gathering in the grounds of Ham House. People are seated on benches, while others stand or stroll around. A large tree dominates the left side of the image, and a grand building with many windows is visible in the background. In the foreground, a woman in a long white dress stands out, gesturing as if addressing the crowd. The atmosphere appears relaxed and convivial, with people enjoying each other's company. The painting's use of soft colours and gentle lines creates a sense of warmth and tranquility. To learn more about the artist's technique, look up "chiaroscuro".
A watercolour by Thomas Rowlandson depicts an outdoor entertainment taking place on the grounds of Ham House. The drawing exists in a less finished state, which was reproduced in Adrian Bury’s 1949 publication *Rowlandson Drawings*. A later version served as the frontispiece for the Ham House Guide around 1958.
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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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