Paintings, Prints & Drawings — C. 1752
An Inside View of the Rotundo in Ranelagh Gardens
Ranelagh Gardens opened in 1742 as a rival to the pleasure ground at Vauxhall. Its main attraction was its rotunda, a large circular building with booths for eating and drinking, a central fireplace and an orchestra stand. It was well lit with large chandeliers and became a very fashionable venue. Canaletto made a large number of sketches of Ranelagh which were very popular as prints.
- Category:
- Paintings, Prints & Drawings
- Object ID:
- 53.52/11
- Object name:
- An Inside View of the Rotundo in Ranelagh Gardens
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- Production date:
- c. 1752
- Material:
- paper, ink
- Measurements/duration:
- H 246 mm, W 389 mm (paper)
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- Record quality:
- 60%
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- digital image © London Museum
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