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Landscape with Castle

David Cox

1825

watercolor

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

british_romanticism Romanticism Early 19th Century Landscape

Dominant colour

Landscape with Castle is a 1825 watercolor by David Cox, a british_romanticism work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.

Who painted this?: David Cox
When & what style?: 1825 · british_romanticism
Where can I see it?: Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

This painting shows a castle on a hill, with a moat around it. The castle is made of stone and has tall towers and battlements. In the background, there are rolling hills and a blue sky with white clouds. The painting is done in watercolor, with soft brushstrokes and muted colors. The artist has used chiaroscuro to create depth and contrast in the painting. If you're interested in learning more about this style of painting, you might want to look up the Romanticism movement.