Corfe Castle

Corfe Castle

Cecil Hunt

1907

watercolor

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

This painting shows a quiet hillside with rolling hills in the background. Near the bottom right, there’s a ruined stone castle sitting on a grassy slope. The sky is light and soft, with a few wispy clouds, while the hills are painted in muted blues and grays. The artist used loose, watery brushstrokes to capture the light and mood of the scene. The castle looks old and weathered, blending into the landscape. If you like this style, check out Impressionism.

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