Durham Castle and Framwellgate Bridge from the Banks of the River Wear
1778
watercolor
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1778
watercolor
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This painting shows a castle on a hill by a river. Below it, a stone bridge crosses the water. Trees with autumn colors line the riverbank. The sky is soft and cloudy, with light blue and gray tones. The artist used watercolor to paint the scene. The colors are light and blended, giving a gentle look to the landscape. Look up watercolor, glazing to see how artists build up colors like this.
