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A Dell at Helmingham Park, Suffolk

David Lucas

1830

ink

paper

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Romanticism Early 19th Century Landscape

Dominant colour

A Dell at Helmingham Park, Suffolk is a 1830 ink by David Lucas, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: David Lucas
When & what style?: 1830 · Romanticism
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

This print shows a dark, shadowy forest scene with a small bridge crossing a stream. Trees loom over the water, their trunks thick and tangled. The ground is rocky, and a lone figure stands near the bridge, barely visible. The painting uses heavy shading to create depth, making the scene feel mysterious. This style was common in Romanticism, which often focused on nature’s wild, dramatic side. Next, look up Romanticism to see more art like this.