Garden Party at a Country House

1771

Marcellus Laroon II

Associated Names
Marcellus Laroon II

Artist, English, 1679 - 1774

The image depicts a garden scene from a slightly elevated perspective. The horizon is not visible, and there are tall trees and a building on the right. The building has classical columns and an ornate entrance partially obscured by trees. The trees are rendered with fine brushstrokes in a limited sepia color palette. Well-dressed individuals are engaged in various leisurely activities, such as conversing, dining, dancing, and preparing beverages. More trees are visible in the distance, creating a sense of enclosed natural beauty. The scene conveys elegance and sociability in a pastoral setting.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    pen and brown ink with gray wash over graphite on two joined sheets of laid paper

  • Credit Line

    Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund

  • Dimensions

    overall (approximate): 47.1 x 69.3 cm (18 9/16 x 27 5/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1981.23.1


Artwork history & notes

Exhibition History

1983

  • Graphics Survey Exhibition, National Gallery of Art, Washington D.C., May 1983.

1985

  • Figure Drawings from the National Gallery's Collection, National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C., 1985.

1987

  • English Drawings and Watercolors, 1630-1850, National Gallery of Art, Washington, DC, 1987-1988, no cat.

1990

  • Gardens on Paper: Prints and Drawings, 1200-1900, NGA, 1990, no. 76, repro.

Bibliography

1990

  • Clayton, Virginia Tuttle. Gardens on Paper: Prints and Drawings, 1200-1900. Exh. cat. National Gallery of Art, Washington, 1990: 76.

Inscriptions

lower right: Marcellus Laroon F. 1771

Wikidata ID

Q64594891

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