Gezicht op het interieur van de Rotunda in Ranelagh Gardens te Londen Possibly 1751
robertsayer
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architectural sketch
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aged paper
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toned paper
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light earthy tone
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retro 'vintage design
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personal sketchbook
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watercolour illustration
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botanical art
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watercolor
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warm toned green
This hand-colored etching by Robert Sayer, possibly dating back to 1751, depicts the interior of the Rotunda at Ranelagh Gardens in London. The scene is bustling with people, showing the Rotunda's use as a popular public space for entertainment and social gatherings. Sayer was a prolific printmaker and publisher who specialized in topographical views, capturing the essence of 18th-century London life. The etching's detailed rendering of the architectural features and the lively crowd provides a glimpse into a vanished era.
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