'Liverpool from the Bowling Green' 1769Michael Angelo Rooker (1746 - 1801)Watercolour on paper, laid on card, 31.4 x 76cm
Long before the stadia of Anfield, Stanley Park and Aintree became familiar Liverpool landmarks, the only sporting arena in this 18th century vista of the city is a bowling green. Although Rooker specialized in topographical watercolours his usual subjects were country towns or medieval ruins in rural settings. This view of a modern, expanding port is unusual in his work. The spires and domes of churches and public buildings, as well as the forest of masts in the docks, show the prosperity of 18th century Liverpool. However, the surrounding fields still allow for a conventionally pretty rustic foreground. From the Walker Art Gallery's collection of works on paper. In this section
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