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Castle Neuschwanstein, by George Percival Gaskell, 1907

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Overview

Castle Neuschwanstein is a 1907 by George Percival Gaskell, a Impressionism work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.

Who painted this?
George Percival Gaskell
When & what style?
1907 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?
Cleveland Museum of Art

About this work

This sketch shows a castle perched on a steep cliff. The building has tall towers, pointed roofs, and narrow windows. Jagged rocks rise sharply below it, and a winding path leads up to the entrance. The background is a flat, dark landscape with a faint horizon line. The artist focused on the castle’s dramatic cliffs and sharp edges. The lines are precise, almost like a detailed drawing. The title in the corner says "Castle Neuschwanstein," which is a real place in Germany. If you like this style, look up The Cleveland Museum of Art to see more works like it.

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