Ludlow Castle, Shropshire

Britische Grafik 1705–1770, 1770s

The image shows a landscape featuring a castle on the right side. The viewer can observe the rough terrain leading up to the fortress, which is situated on a slight elevation. The horizon is not prominently visible. The castle has sturdy battlements and towers. The painting has detailed brushstrokes depicting textures of stone and foliage. The color palette includes earthy tones with soft greens and blues. A lone figure on horseback is seen on the path to the castle, and a small group of livestock is grazing further away. The background merges into a sky rendered with a gentle wash.
Artist
Britische Grafik 1705–1770
Date
1770s
Type
Drawing
Medium
watercolor over traces of graphite on paper, laid down
Dimensions
35.72 × 25.56 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

The image shows a landscape featuring a castle on the right side. The viewer can observe the rough terrain leading up to the fortress, which is situated on a slight elevation. The horizon is not prominently visible. The castle has sturdy battlements and towers. The painting has detailed brushstrokes depicting textures of stone and foliage. The color palette includes earthy tones with soft greens and blues. A lone figure on horseback is seen on the path to the castle, and a small group of livestock is grazing further away. The background merges into a sky rendered with a gentle wash.

Britische Grafik 1705–1770