Roslin Castle

Britische Grafik 1775–1790, in or after 1780

The image displays a crumbling stone fortress with tall walls and a square tower on the left. The horizon is high and hidden by the fortress. The sky is pale with light clouds. The brushstrokes are soft, using watercolor technique on the stone and sky. The color scheme is earthy with grays, light browns, beige, and greenery. Two figures are seen on a path leading into the fortress. Further along the path, the viewer is led deeper into the structure.
Artist
Britische Grafik 1775–1790
Date
in or after 1780
Type
Print
Medium
etching and watercolor on laid paper
Dimensions
11.6 × 15.4 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

The image displays a crumbling stone fortress with tall walls and a square tower on the left. The horizon is high and hidden by the fortress. The sky is pale with light clouds. The brushstrokes are soft, using watercolor technique on the stone and sky. The color scheme is earthy with grays, light browns, beige, and greenery. Two figures are seen on a path leading into the fortress. Further along the path, the viewer is led deeper into the structure.

Britische Grafik 1775–1790