Ludlow Castle, Shropshire

Britische Grafik 1705–1770, anni Settanta del Settecento

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.
Artista
Britische Grafik 1705–1770
Datazione
anni Settanta del Settecento
Tipologia
Disegno
Tecnica
watercolor over traces of graphite on paper, laid down
Dimensioni
35,72 × 25,56 cm
Collezione
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licenza
Pubblico dominio, CC0

Descrizione dell’immagine

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