Baldart Castle, Kilkee, County Clare, Ireland

Amerikanische Grafik 1879–1892, 1892

The artwork depicts a coastal scene featuring Baldart Castle in Kilkee, County Clare, Ireland. Viewed from a low perspective, the composition includes cliffs on the left, with the castle on the edge. The horizon is placed high, showing the cliffs extending into the distance. The sea is close, with waves against the rocky shore, depicted with brushstrokes. The color palette includes gray and beige for the cliffs, contrasted by deep blues and whites of the sea. Soft blue sky is visible through the clouds.
Artist
Amerikanische Grafik 1879–1892
Date
1892
Type
Drawing
Medium
watercolor over graphite on wove paper
Dimensions
38.74 × 62.87 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

The artwork depicts a coastal scene featuring Baldart Castle in Kilkee, County Clare, Ireland. Viewed from a low perspective, the composition includes cliffs on the left, with the castle on the edge. The horizon is placed high, showing the cliffs extending into the distance. The sea is close, with waves against the rocky shore, depicted with brushstrokes. The color palette includes gray and beige for the cliffs, contrasted by deep blues and whites of the sea. Soft blue sky is visible through the clouds.

Amerikanische Grafik 1879–1892