Hampstead Ponds

Norman Thomas Janes 1892 - 1980

Summary

Impressionistic view of parkland in Hampstead, London, seen from above, looking down towards a wide lake and a group of willow trees, with the city horizon in the distance. The trees in the foreground are in green and yellow, the leaves consisting of spotted and dashed vibrant paintmarks reinforcing the impressionist style of the work. The cityscape detailing in the background is similarly composed, with pastel shades used.