Portland Castle, Dorset
1836
graphite
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
About the artist
1836
graphite
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Dominant colour
Portland Castle, Dorset is a 1836 graphite by James Bulwer, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This watercolor shows a quiet coastal scene with a small harbor. A few boats sit in the calm water near a rocky shore, while a cluster of buildings—some with chimneys and slate roofs—hug the edge of a gentle hill. The colors are soft and muted, with pale blues and earthy browns blending into the sky and cliffs. The artist used loose, sketchy strokes to suggest light and movement, especially in the clouds and waves. This style was common in watercolors of the time. Next, check out the technique: watercolor, glazing to see how artists built up layers of color.
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