1795
oil
canvas
From the collection of Fitzwilliam Museum
View in Mount Merrion Park is a 1795 oil by William Ashford, held at Fitzwilliam Museum.
The painting depicts a serene landscape with a pond in the foreground, surrounded by trees and bushes. In the distance, a rocky hill rises, covered in lush greenery. The sky above is cloudy, with a few birds flying overhead. A group of deer is visible on the left side of the painting, near the pond. The overall atmosphere of the painting is peaceful and idyllic. This painting is reminiscent of the works of William Ashford, an artist known for his landscapes.
William Ashford (1746 – 17 April 1824) was an English painter who worked exclusively in Ireland, where he lived from the age of 18, having initially gone there to take up a post with the Ordnance Office.
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