Carrigogunniel
1830
graphite
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1830
graphite
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Dominant colour
Carrigogunniel is a 1830 graphite by James Bulwer, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This watercolor shows a quiet coastal scene with gentle waves lapping at the shore. In the distance, a ruined stone wall or castle sits on a grassy hill, surrounded by trees. The sky is soft and pale, with light clouds, while the land is painted in warm browns and greens. The artist used loose, sketchy lines to capture the mood rather than every detail. The date and place name in the corner hint at a specific moment in time. Check out the technique: watercolor, glazing to see how layers of translucent paint create depth.
