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Main title
St James's Park and the Mall
Creation date
c. 1745
Primary creator
Attributed to British School, 18th century
Primary material
Oil on canvas
Primary measurement
103.5 x 138.5 cm (support, canvas/panel/stretcher external)
People involved

Creator(s)

Attributed to British School, 18th century (artist)

Attributed to Joseph Nickolls (active 1726-55) (artist)

Previously attributed to William Hogarth (1697-1764) (artist)

Previously attributed to Samuel Wale (1721-86) (artist)

Measurements and dimensions

103.5 x 138.5 cm (support, canvas/panel/stretcher external)

119.5 x 154.1 x 7.5 cm (frame, external)

Other titles

The Mall and St James's Park, previously entitled

Provenance

Acquired by George IV in 1808 as Hogarth; recorded in the Blue Velvet Closet at Carlton House in 1819 (no 57)

Subjects
  • Geography
    • Systematic geography
      • Landscapes
  • Arts, Recreation, Entertainment & Sport
    • Town planning, landscapes and gardens
      • Parks (public promenades, municipal, urban)
  • Places
    • Europe
      • Great Britain
        • England
          • Greater London [England]
            • London [Greater London]
              • City of Westminster [London]
                • St James's Park [London]
                • Westminster Abbey [London]
                • The Mall [London]
                • Whitehall [London]
                  • Horse Guards Parade [London]
  • Science, Medicine and Technology
    • Agriculture and related techniques
      • Animal husbandry
        • Cattle & oxen
          • Cows
Other numbers

OM 617

Parent group
Style & Society: Dressing the Georgians: The King's Gallery, Palace of Holyroodhouse
Paragraph
Text

This painting of St James’s Park in London brings to life the hustle and bustle of 18th-century London’s most fashionable meeting place and provides a fascinating snapshot of Georgian society. From Frederick, Prince of Wales and his lavishly dressed companions to soldiers, sailors and working-class serving women.

Master object media
St James's Park and the Mall
Master object reference
237708
RCIN Number
RCIN 405954
Override wall label
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creation end high
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D7 tagging
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