1824
oil
canvas
From the collection of National Galleries Scotland
Dominant colour
Edinburgh Castle and the Nor' Loch is a 1824 oil by Alexander Nasmyth, depicting Castle, held at National Galleries Scotland.
This painting shows a castle on a hill, overlooking a body of water. The castle's stone walls and towers are set against a cloudy sky. In the foreground, people and horses are gathered near the water's edge. The scene is peaceful, with the castle looming large in the background. The artist has used a range of colors to capture the atmosphere of the scene, from the warm tones of the castle walls to the cool blues of the water. If you like this painting, you might want to check out the work of Alexander Nasmyth.
Alexander Nasmyth (9 September 1758 – 10 April 1840) was a Scottish portrait and landscape painter, a pupil of Allan Ramsay. He also undertook several architectural commissions.
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