Warkworth Castle, Northumberland
1750
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1750
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Dominant colour
Warkworth Castle, Northumberland is a 1750 watercolor by Francis Grose, a Rococo painting work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This painting shows a castle perched on a rocky hill above a winding river. Trees line the water’s edge, and two small figures walk along the bank. The sky is pale and soft, while the castle’s stone walls stand out against the greenery. The artist used light washes of color to keep the scene airy, almost like a sketch. The castle looks old and weathered, with a tall tower and crumbling walls. Next, check out the Victoria and Albert Museum to see this painting in person.
