Design for the Parterre at Hampton Court

Daniel Marotearly 18th century

Details

Title: Design for the Parterre at Hampton Court
Creator: after Daniel Marot the Elder, 1661–1752, French, active in the Netherlands and Britain, formerly attributed to Leonard Knyff, 1650–1721, Dutch, active in Britain (by 1681), unknown artist
Creator Lifespan: 1650/1721
Creator Nationality: Dutch, active in Britain (by 1681)
Creator Gender: unknown
Date Created: early 18th century
Physical Dimensions: Sheet (cropped to image): 6 5/16 x 19 15/16 inches (16 x 50.6 cm)
Subject Keywords: layout, staffs, gowns, hats, avenues, garden, parterre, topiary, sedan chair, formal garden, grounds, fences, paths, costume, urns, spears, carriages, plan (drawing), statues, trees, palace, canal, fountains, buildings, pools, steeple, walkways, steps, balustrades, garden elevation, gates, men, soldiers, women, design, patterns, architectural subject, crowd, horses (animals), landscape
External Link: See this work of art on the Yale Center for British Art website
Medium: Gray ink with watercolor over graphite on moderately thick, slightly textured, cream laid paper
Repository Name: Yale Center for British Art
Credit Line: Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

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