Who created "Kensington Gardens [recto]"?

Kensington Gardens [recto] was created by Walter Crane in 1863.

What medium is "Kensington Gardens [recto]"?

Kensington Gardens [recto] is graphite with blue wash on illustration board.

Is "Kensington Gardens [recto]" in the public domain?

Yes, Kensington Gardens [recto] is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

Kensington Gardens [recto]

Walter Crane

1863

Medium

graphite with blue wash on illustration board

Dimensions

overall: 26.9 x 22.2 cm (10 9/16 x 8 3/4 in.)

Classification

Drawing

Department

CG-E

Museum

National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C.

Credit

Gift of William B. O'Neal

Accession Number

1995.52.37.a

Rights

Public Domain

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Art Historical Context

Walter Crane’s *Kensington Gardens* [recto], dated 1863, captures a quiet moment in one of London’s most beloved public parks. Executed when the artist was just eighteen, the drawing reflects the Victorian fascination with urban green spaces as places of both leisure and contemplation. Its modest scale—roughly the size of a sheet of letter paper—suggests an intimate, on-site study rather than a finished exhibition piece. The work is rendered in graphite with delicate blue wash on illustration board, a combination that allows for precise line work softened by subtle atmospheric tone. This rest...

About the Artist

Walter Crane

British artist, illustrator, and designer.

Kensington Gardens [recto]

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