Carew Castle, Pembrokeshire
1850
watercolor
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1850
watercolor
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This sketch shows a quiet countryside scene with soft brown and beige tones. A winding river cuts through the middle, and a small group of people stands near the water’s edge. In the background, a castle sits on a hill, surrounded by trees and rolling hills. The artist used loose, sketchy lines to capture light and mood over detail. The castle looks old and peaceful, blending into the landscape. Next, check out watercolor to see how artists build light with thin, layered washes.
