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Vauxhall Gardens, 1795. Artist: Thomas Rowlandson
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Vauxhall Gardens, 1795. Artist: Thomas Rowlandson
Vauxhall Gardens, 1795. Vauxhall Gardens in Lambeth, London, was a pleasure ground open for public amusement, and filled with statues, landscaped walks, theatrical arches, a Rotunda, temporary decorations and supper-boxes. It provided daily and nightly musical entertainment. Illustration from Social Caricature in the Eighteenth Century... With over two hundred illustrations by George Paston [pseudonym of Emily Morse Symonds], (London, 1905)
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Emily Morse Emily Morse Symonds George Paston Lambeth Paston Pleasure Garden Pleasure Gardens Pollard Robert Pollard Rotunda Rowlandson Symonds Thomas Rowlandson Vauxhall Vauxhall Gardens
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This print captures the vibrant atmosphere of Vauxhall Gardens in 1795, as depicted by renowned artist Thomas Rowlandson. Located in Lambeth, London, this pleasure ground was a haven for public amusement during the 18th century. The image showcases a bustling scene filled with statues, landscaped walks, theatrical arches, and the iconic Rotunda. The men and women depicted in fashionable attire are enjoying their time at Vauxhall Gardens. Women can be seen adorned with elegant dresses and holding delicate fans, while men exude sophistication in their stylish outfits. This snapshot of 18th-century fashion provides us with a glimpse into the trends of that era. Vauxhall Gardens offered daily and nightly musical entertainment to its visitors. It served as a social hub where people from all walks of life could come together to enjoy music performances amidst temporary decorations and supper-boxes. The gardens were not only known for their beauty but also for their satirical nature as they often provided commentary on societal norms through theater. Thomas Rowlandson's illustration is part of an extensive collection titled "Social Caricature in the Eighteenth Century" which features over two hundred illustrations by George Paston (pseudonym of Emily Morse Symonds). This particular artwork highlights Rowlandson's talent for capturing lively scenes filled with characters that bring history to life. Overall, this print offers us a fascinating glimpse into the past - an enchanting moment frozen in time within one of London's most beloved
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