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View of the Grand Walk etc, London, c.1760 (engraving)
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View of the Grand Walk etc, London, c.1760 (engraving)
535455 View of the Grand Walk etc, London, c.1760 (engraving); (add.info.: View of the Grand Walk etc. in Vauxhall Gardens taken from the Entrance'. Vauxhall Gardens was one of the great pleasure grounds of London and this image of 1751 shows a formal avenue of trees, a bandstand (right), and fashionably dressed men and women. Engraving by English engraver and draughtsman Edward Rooker (c1712-1774) after the painting by Antonio Canaletto (1697-1768) Italian. Hand-coloured engraving c1760.); Universal History Archive/UIG
Media ID 38096798
© Universal History Archive/UIG / Bridgeman Images
1751 Antonio Avenue Bandstand Canaletto Draughtsman Dressed Edward Formal Gardening Grand Grounds Hand Coloured Horticulture Image Pleasure Vauxhall
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Step back in time with this stunning engraving of the View of the Grand Walk in Vauxhall Gardens, London circa 1760. This image captures a moment in history when pleasure grounds like Vauxhall Gardens were the height of entertainment and sophistication in London.
The formal avenue of trees, bandstand, and elegantly dressed men and women transport you to a bygone era where fashion and leisure intertwined. The hand-colored engraving by Edward Rooker after a painting by Antonio Canaletto perfectly captures the grandeur and beauty of this iconic location.
Vauxhall Gardens was known for its horticulture, landscape design, and social gatherings, making it a popular destination for fashionable Londoners. The image showcases the meticulous attention to detail that went into creating such a picturesque setting for visitors to enjoy.
As you gaze upon this engraving, you can almost hear the sounds of music playing at the bandstand and imagine yourself strolling down the Grand Walk surrounded by beauty and elegance. It serves as a reminder of a time when pleasure gardens were at the heart of society's leisure activities, offering an escape from everyday life into a world of luxury and refinement.
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