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The Erpingham Gate, Norwich

John Carter

1791

ink

paper

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Romanticism 18th Century Architectural

Dominant colour

The Erpingham Gate, Norwich is a 1791 ink by John Carter, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: John Carter
When & what style?: 1791 · Romanticism
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

The painting is called The Erpingham Gate, Norwich. It was made in 1791. The artist used pen, black ink, gray wash, and watercolor on laid paper, which was a common technique back then. The fact that it's from 1791 and uses these materials makes it interesting, as it shows the artist's skill with different tools. The painting is part of the Romanticism movement, which is a style that focuses on emotion and imagination. This movement was popular during the time the painting was made. You can learn more about this style by looking into the movement: Romanticism.