Skaters on the Serpentine in Hyde Park 1786

"Skaters on the Serpentine in Hyde Park," a watercolor by Julius Caesar Ibbetson, captures a lively scene of ice skating in London's Hyde Park in 1786. The image depicts a group of elegantly dressed individuals gliding across the frozen Serpentine, their figures silhouetted against the clear winter sky. Ibbetson's precise brushstrokes and detailed rendering showcase the social activity of ice skating in 18th-century England, capturing the vibrant energy and playful atmosphere of the moment.