Greenwich Park in Art
Generations of creative people have been inspired by Greenwich Park’s famous viewpoints.
For centuries, artists have flocked to Greenwich Park to capture the view. They came here armed with sketchbooks, palettes and canvases.
From celebrated international artists to local amateurs – generations of creative people have found inspiration here. There are thousands of surviving images of the park - from oil paintings and watercolours to sketches and etchings. Each one represents an artist’s unique response to this special place.
Some of these works are grand oil paintings, destined for the walls of stately homes or art galleries. Others are quick sketches of quiet corners, representing a fleeting flash of inspiration. A few were reproduced as souvenirs or printed in travel guides and magazines.
All of these images allow us to track the ways in which the views from Greenwich Park have changed and evolved over the centuries. Explore our gallery to travel through time and see for yourself!
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