Artwork

A prospect of Southwick Park with the Norton family in the Foreground

A prospect of Southwick Park with the Norton family in the Foreground is an oil painting by the Rococo painting artist George Barret, Sr.. It dates from 1772 and is held in the collection of the National Galleries Scotland.

About this work

Overview

A prospect of Southwick Park with the Norton family in the Foreground is a 1772 oil painting by George Barret Sr., an artist known for landscapes and outdoor scenes.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts the Norton family in a landscaped setting at Southwick Park, with a man and woman standing together and another man on horseback, suggesting a leisurely day outdoors.

Technique & Style

Rendered in oil, the work is characteristic of the Rococo movement, featuring a rural landscape with rolling hills and trees surrounding a large estate.

History & Provenance

The painting is held in the collection of the Scottish National Gallery, created by an artist who co-founded the Royal Academy in 1768 and exhibited at the Society of Artists.

Artist & collection

Artist

George Barret, Sr.

George Barret Sr. (c. 1730 – 29 May 1784) was an Irish landscape artist known for his oil paintings and watercolours. He left Ireland in 1762 to establish himself as an artist in London and quickly gained recognition to…