1881
graphite
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
A Ruined Castle on a Lake is a 1881 graphite by William Leighton Leitch, a Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This painting shows a crumbling castle by a lake. The castle’s walls are broken, with one tall tower still standing. Trees with yellow-green leaves grow near the ruins, and the water looks calm but rocky along the shore. A small boat sits near the water’s edge, with two figures inside. The artist used quick, loose brushstrokes to suggest light and shadow. The colors are soft—pale blues, earthy browns, and muted greens—giving it a dreamy feel. Want to see more like this? Check out watercolor techniques.
William Leighton Leitch (2 November 1804 – 25 April 1883) was a master Scottish landscape watercolourist and illustrator.
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