1798
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Carnarvon Castle is a 1798 watercolor by Girtin, a Romanticism work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This watercolor shows a castle by the sea, with two tall towers and crumbling walls. In front, a small boat is beached on the shore, and more ships sit in the water. People and animals are scattered around the rocky beach, while the sky stays pale and soft. The artist used light washes to keep the scene loose and dreamy, focusing on mood over detail. The castle looks old and grand, but the watercolor style keeps it from feeling too heavy. Check out the Victoria and Albert Museum to see this painting in person.
A watercolour depiction of Carnarvon Castle, signed by the artist Thomas Girtin in 1798.
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Thomas Girtin (18 February 1775 – 9 November 1802) was an English watercolourist and etcher. A friend and rival of J. M. W. Turner, Girtin played a key role in establishing watercolour as a reputable art form.
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