Artwork
A Promenade at Carlisle House, Soho Square
A Promenade at Carlisle House, Soho Square is a drawing by the Romanticist artist Raphael Smith. It dates from 1775 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Overview
A Promenade at Carlisle House, Soho Square is an oval crayon drawing created by Raphael Smith in 1775. It depicts a gathering of individuals in a formal setting.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing shows a group of people, including identifiable figures such as Mrs. Moss, Charlotte Somerville, and Dr. Johnson, socializing in a square with a large building in the background. The scene conveys a sense of leisure and social interaction among the figures.
Technique & Style
Raphael Smith employed various techniques, including cross-hatching and stippling, to achieve depth and texture in the drawing. The use of these methods creates a warm and intimate atmosphere, drawing the viewer into the scene.
History & Provenance
The drawing was later reproduced as a mezzotint engraving by J. R. Smith in 1781, and subsequently by T. Hamilton Crawford. This indicates the work's significance and its dissemination through different mediums and artists.
Artist & collection
Artist
Raphael Schrire Smith is a South African-born screenwriter based in London, United Kingdom.
