Artwork
Scene in Belgrave Square
Scene in Belgrave Square is a watercolor work on paper by Lami. It dates from 1850 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Overview
Scene in Belgrave Square is a watercolour painting created in 1850, capturing a moment in the London square.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a horse-drawn carriage surrounded by people in formal attire, set against a backdrop of ornate buildings with columns and balconies, conveying an atmosphere of refinement.
Technique & Style
The work showcases intricate detail, with elaborate designs on the buildings and carriage, and employs chiaroscuro, a technique using contrasting light and dark to create depth and visual interest.
Artist & collection
Artist
This artist left a quiet record of 19th-century life in watercolor, mostly scenes of British soldiers and buildings.
Interior at Colworth House
Fete at the Chateau de Versailles in 1837
The first lecture theatre at the South Kensington Museum, later the Victoria and Albert Museum
Carriage with Driver and Groom: Spring
View Near the Pont Royal with the Pavillon de Flore, Tuileries
Carriage with Driver and Groom: Autumn
Brompton Park House
Whitehall, with the Banqueting House
The Strawberry Roans
The Horse and Groom by the River Lea
Scene in Hyde Park