Artwork
Scene in Hyde Park
Scene in Hyde Park 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 Hyde Park is an 1850 watercolour by Lami depicting a lively outdoor gathering in London's Hyde Park, characterized by numerous horse riders, pedestrians, and canine accompaniments amidst a natural backdrop.
Subject & Meaning
The subject revolves around the social activity of horse riding in a public park during the mid-19th century, potentially highlighting leisure among the upper classes, given the attire and presence of hounds, suggestive of hunting or training exercises.
Technique & Style
Lami employed soft watercolour strokes to achieve a loose, vibrant composition, with a muted colour palette dominated by earthy tones, blending browns and greens to capture the scene's dynamism and natural setting.
History & Provenance
Created in 1850, specific details regarding the artwork's history, ownership, or exhibition record before its current location are not provided in the available information.
Context
The piece reflects mid-19th-century London's social leisure activities, set against the backdrop of Hyde Park, a popular venue for the era's upper-class pursuits, such as horse riding and potentially hound training or hunting preparation.
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Artist & collection
Artist
This artist left a quiet record of 19th-century life in watercolor, mostly scenes of British soldiers and buildings.
An Open Carriage
Promenade in the Bois
General Sir Garnet Wolseley at Alexandria
Militärparade vor Kaiser Franz Joseph I.
Scene in Belgrave Square
Carriage with Driver and Groom: Spring
Reiterkavalkade mit Hunden
Cavalry Charge
Cavalier and Two Ladies on Horseback
The Duchess of Kent's State Carriage
The Queen
View of Hyde Park