Corner of Cricket Field, Highgate Woods
1903
About this artwork
This landscape painting depicts figures relaxing in a sunny woodland area identified as Highgate Woods. It captures an idyllic, verdant park scene with a winding dirt path.
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Highgate Woods, located in North London, has been a cherished public space for centuries and was historically part of the Bishop of London's hunting grounds. This painting captures the Edwardian tradition of leisurely family outings in public green spaces, which became increasingly popular at the turn of the 20th century as urbanites sought relief from the dense city environment.
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Corner of Cricket Field, Highgate Woods
Unknown authorUnknown author, 1903