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A long horizontal watercolor illustration of many figures engaging in a variety of outdoor activities in a park including walking, horseback riding, sailing, and boating.

A long horizontal watercolor illustration of figures engaging in a variety of outdoor activities in a park. A winding pathway cuts through the park, from left to right, upon which figures are walking and socializing in groups. On the far left and far right of the park, there are lakes with figures sailing in small and large boats. Along the pathway, there are large contemporary buildings and various ancient monuments scattered throughout.

Identification and Creation

Object Number
TL42418.3
People
Louis Carrogis de Carmontelle, French (Paris 1717 - 1806 Paris)
Title
Figures Walking in a Parkland
Classification
Drawings
Work Type
drawing
Date
1783-1800
Culture
French
Persistent Link
https://hvrd.art/o/371438

Physical Descriptions

Medium
Transparent and opaque watercolor with traces of black chalk underdrawing on translucent Whatman paper
Dimensions
47.3 × 377 cm (18 5/8 × 148 7/16 in.)
frame: 72.4 × 400.1 × 7 cm (28 1/2 × 157 1/2 × 2 3/4 in.)

Acquisition and Rights

Credit Line
The J. Paul Getty Museum, Los Angeles, 96.GC.20
Object Number
TL42418.3
Division
European and American Art
Contact
am_europeanamerican@harvard.edu
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