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View on Virginia Water

Patrick Nasmyth, 1826–1831

This painting shows five boats on the lake. These lake pleasure boats would have been used principally by royal parties for recreation. It is known that George IV used one of the boats to carry the brass band that he retained to play on the water. The twin peaks which appear among the trees to the right, belong to the magnificent tent of Tipu Sultan. This tent was pitched on occasion at Egham Races to accommodate royal parties.

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Title of artwork, date

View on Virginia Water, 1826–1831

Date supported

1991

Medium and material

Oil on panel

Dimensions

15 x 20 cm

Grant

1875

Total cost

2500

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