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Carnarvon Castle, by Ambroise Louis Garneray, watercolor, 1810

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Overview

Carnarvon Castle is a 1810 watercolor by Ambroise Louis Garneray, a Romanticism work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.

Who painted this?
Ambroise Louis Garneray
When & what style?
1810 · Romanticism
Where can I see it?
Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

This painting shows a castle by the sea. The castle is on the right side, with tall walls and towers. There are boats in the water, and people standing on the shore. The painting is done in watercolour, which gives it a soft, dreamy feel. The colours are muted, with shades of grey and brown dominating the scene. If you like this painting, you might also enjoy learning more about the Romanticism movement.

The story of this work

Overview

A watercolour by Ambroise Louis Garneray from 1810 depicts Carnarvon Castle in Wales, and the artist’s monogram appears as a signature.

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About the artist

Portrait of Ambroise Louis Garneray
Artist

Ambroise Louis Garneray

Ambroise Louis Garneray (19 February 1783 – 11 September 1857) was a French corsair, painter and writer.

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