The South-East View of Wardour Castle, in the County of Wilts
1739
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1739
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
The South-East View of Wardour Castle, in the County of Wilts is a 1739 ink by Samuel Buck, a Baroque work, depicting Castle, held at National Gallery of Art.
This engraving shows Wardour Castle from the southeast in 1739. Trees frame the castle’s ruins on a hill. A winding path leads to the gate below. Samuel Buck made this print using cross-hatching. The lines create shadows and texture in the stone and sky. It’s one of 430 views he drew across Britain. Look up Buck, Samuel to see more of his detailed castle prints.
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