When was "Covent Garden Theatre" created?

This artwork was created July 20, 1786.

What medium is "Covent Garden Theatre"?

Covent Garden Theatre is Hand-colored etching.

Is "Covent Garden Theatre" in the public domain?

Yes, Covent Garden Theatre is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

Covent Garden Theatre

Q: Who created "Covent Garden Theatre"?

Covent Garden Theatre was created by Charlotte, Queen of England|George III, King of Great Britain and Ireland|Thomas Rowlandson|Henry Brookes in July 20, 1786.

Charlotte, Queen of England|George III, King of Great Britain and Ireland|Thomas Rowlandson|Henry Brookes

July 20, 1786

Medium

Hand-colored etching

Dimensions

Sheet: 8 7/8 × 17 3/4 in. (22.5 × 45.1 cm)

Classification

Prints

Department

Drawings and Prints

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

The Elisha Whittelsey Collection, The Elisha Whittelsey Fund, 1959

Accession Number

59.533.195

Tags

PerformanceTheatreInteriorsSpectators

Art Historical Context

Step into the bustling world of 18th-century London with *Covent Garden Theatre*, a vibrant hand-colored etching created by Thomas Rowlandson and Henry Brookes on July 20, 1786. This panoramic view captures the lively interior of one of Britain's premier playhouses during the reign of King George III and Queen Charlotte—whose names appear alongside the artists, possibly denoting patronage or dedication. The wide sheet (8 7/8 × 17 3/4 in.) immerses viewers in a chaotic symphony of spectators, performers, architectural grandeur, evoking the electric atmosphere of Georgian theatergoing. Rowlands...

About the Artist

Irish, Edenderry 1710/11–1762 London|1744–1818

Covent Garden Theatre

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