Richmond, the Star and Garter

1870s

Vernon Heath

Associated Names
Vernon Heath

Artist, British, 1819 - 1895

The image is an elevated view of a grand garden terrace with sculptures and manicured plants, featuring a circular design. The terrace is white and contrasts with the greenery. In the distance, a river winds through a parkland with trees. The horizon is misty, creating a soft transition to the untamed areas. The color palette is sepia tones with shades of brown and cream.

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Artwork history & notes

Provenance

(Daniel Newburg, London); (Charles Isaacs Photographs, Inc., New York), 2000; NGA purchase, 2018.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

on verso, signed by artist, lower left in graphite: The Thames from the Terrace of the Star & Garter / Richmond / Vernon Heath.; by unknown hand, top right in graphite: [illegible] 6.31 / carbon print / England, c1890 (?)

Wikidata ID

Q64170711

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