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Gore House by moonlight, by Edwin Landseer, 1825

Gore House by moonlight

Edwin Landseer

1825

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

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Overview

Gore House by moonlight is a 1825 by Edwin Landseer, a Romanticism work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.

Who painted this?
Edwin Landseer
When & what style?
1825 · Romanticism
Where can I see it?
Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

This drawing shows a nighttime scene of a house with a moonlit sky. The house is surrounded by trees and has a fence in front of it. In the foreground, there are some branches and grasses. The drawing is done in a detailed style, with lots of lines and shading to create depth and texture. The moon is full and bright, casting a silver glow over the whole scene. If you like this drawing, you might also want to check out the work of the artist Landseer.

The story of this work

Overview

A crayon drawing from 1825 depicts Gore House under moonlight.

Read the full account in the museum source.

About the artist

Portrait of Edwin Landseer
Artist

Edwin Landseer

Sir Edwin Henry Landseer was an English painter and sculptor, well known for his paintings of animals – particularly horses, dogs, and stags. His best-known work is the lion sculptures at the base of Nelson's Column in Trafalgar Square.

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