Gezicht op de Rotunda in Ranelagh Gardens te Londen Possibly 1751
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personal sketchbook
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watercolour illustration
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botanical art
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"Gezicht op de Rotunda in Ranelagh Gardens te Londen" (View of the Rotunda House and Gardens at Ranelagh) is a 1751 hand-colored etching by English artist Robert Sayer, now part of the Rijksmuseum collection. The print depicts an architectural perspective of the Rotunda, a popular entertainment venue in Ranelagh Gardens, London. The image is dominated by the Rotunda's circular structure, surrounded by trees and people enjoying the gardens. Sayer's detailed depiction of the Rotunda captures the grandeur of this landmark, highlighting its significance as a place of social gathering and entertainment in 18th-century London.
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