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Description: | There are two other versions of this painting; the original was exhibited at the Royal Academy in 1857 and later sold to Henry Spencer & Sons and another painting, with the same title, was exhibited at the RA in 1877. The eighteenth century was an unusual subject for Horsley. It is possible that he was referring, in the title, to the American War of Independence, which took place 1775-1783, drawing comparisons between the merriment of the park goers and the suffering of British soldiers abroad.
The scene in this painting is set in the late 18th century which is rather unusual for Horsley. The main theme is the contrast between youth and age, and the way how the life goes on despite all the affairs and intrigues of war and politics. The young officer, recently wounded, and his sweetheart are in love with each other. They do not notice an old man sitting alone with his memories.
Oil painting showing a young officer and his sweetheart walking through a crowded Kensington Gardens. A lone man sits on a bench, deep in thought. | License: | http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0/uk/ | Publisher: | Wolverhampton Arts and Museums Service | Rights holder: | Wolverhampton Arts and Museums Service | Subjects: | Animals Army Childhood Fine arts Trees Women Oil painting Public gardens England Kensington Gardens Military forces London Domestic animals Pets British Army Cranbrook Colony of Artists Benches Joy Uniforms American War of Independence Love and Marriage Men Romance Oil Paintings Military uniforms Highlights Children Romances Victorian period Armies People and roles Soldiers Paintings Parks Dogs Narrative painting Dresses Celebrations Love People Military personnel Art collections | Temporal: | 1877
Victorian (1837-1901) | Source: | Black Country History | Creator: | HORSLEY; John Calcott (1817 - 1903) | Identifier: | http://www.blackcountryhistory.org/colle... | Go to resource |
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