Hampstead Pergola is undoubtedly one of London’s hidden treasures. Essentially a beautiful walkway sitting amidst incredible gardens on Hampstead Heath, it is a tranquil escape for city dwellers. This wonderful structure is steeped in character and pretty in all seasons, largely overgrown with vines and exotic flowers.
The history of the Pergola dates back to 1904 when Lord Leverhulme purchased a townhouse on the Heath called ‘The Hill’ and proceeded to acquire the surrounding land where he built a legacy: his Pergola. Even to this day, with a sense of faded grandeur, it hasn’t lost its magic and character. A truly wonderful London gem.
I used ink and pencil for this drawing to bring out the vibrant colours in the vines and trees and the warmth in the stone and brickwork.
This original piece was drawn using ink and pencil on Fabriano Aquarello watercolour paper. It is mounted on a high float, resting on a ‘minuet’ board to compliment the fabriano paper. It is framed with a slim black wooden frame. The glass used in the frame is anti-reflective AR70 to both protect and preserve the drawing, and also ensure the highest quality visual experience with very little reflection or glare to distract the eye.
Paper size: W 30cm x 42cm
Frame size: W 38cm x 50cm
Hampstead Pergola is undoubtedly one of London’s hidden treasures. Essentially a beautiful walkway sitting amidst incredible gardens on Hampstead Heath, it is a tranquil escape for city dwellers. This wonderful structure is steeped in character and pretty in all seasons, largely overgrown with vines and exotic flowers.
The history of the Pergola dates back to 1904 when Lord Leverhulme purchased a townhouse on the Heath called ‘The Hill’ and proceeded to acquire the surrounding land where he built a legacy: his Pergola. Even to this day, with a sense of faded grandeur, it hasn’t lost its magic and character. A truly wonderful London gem.
I used ink and pencil for this drawing to bring out the vibrant colours in the vines and trees and the warmth in the stone and brickwork.
This original piece was drawn using ink and pencil on Fabriano Aquarello watercolour paper. It is mounted on a high float, resting on a ‘minuet’ board to compliment the fabriano paper. It is framed with a slim black wooden frame. The glass used in the frame is anti-reflective AR70 to both protect and preserve the drawing, and also ensure the highest quality visual experience with very little reflection or glare to distract the eye.
Paper size: W 30cm x 42cm
Frame size: W 38cm x 50cm
