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Untitled, by Daniel Maclise, 1825

Untitled

Daniel Maclise

1825

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

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Overview

Untitled is a 1825 by Daniel Maclise, a Romanticism work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.

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

About this work

This landscape drawing features a castle in the distance, set against a backdrop of mountains and water. The castle is depicted in a simple, yet detailed style, with a central tower and surrounding buildings. In the foreground, rocks and water are visible, adding depth to the scene. The drawing is rendered in a range of tones, from light to dark, which helps to create a sense of depth and atmosphere. The overall effect is one of serenity and tranquility, inviting the viewer to step into the peaceful world of the drawing. For more information on the Romanticism movement, which this drawing is a part of, you can explore further.

The story of this work

Overview

A pencil drawing by Daniel Maclise depicts a sleeping child as part of a collection of 390 studies housed in a thirty-frame pillar stand, which also includes works by other artists such as T.S. Cooper, Sir Edwin Landseer, and Benjamin Disraeli. The collection features figures and landscapes alongside portraits of notable literary and public figures, including Edward Bulwer-Lytton and Michael Faraday.

Read the full account in the museum source.

About the artist

Portrait of Daniel Maclise
Artist

Daniel Maclise

Daniel Maclise (25 January 1806 – 25 April 1870) was an Irish history painter, literary and portrait painter, and illustrator, who worked for most of his life in London, England.

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