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Oystermouth Castle, Gower, Glamorganshire, by Mona Moore, watercolor, 1940

Oystermouth Castle, Gower, Glamorganshire

Mona Moore

1940

watercolor

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

Dominant colour

Overview

Oystermouth Castle, Gower, Glamorganshire is a 1940 watercolor by Mona Moore, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.

Who painted this?
Mona Moore
When & what style?
1940
Where can I see it?
Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

This watercolour painting depicts a castle in a landscape. The castle is in the centre, with a large stone wall and a tower with a window. In front of the castle, there are trees and horses. The painting is in muted colours, with shades of brown and grey. The castle appears to be in a state of ruin, with crumbling walls and overgrown vegetation. The horses are scattered around the castle, adding a sense of movement and life to the scene. The overall atmosphere of the painting is one of serenity and tranquillity. The painting is held at the Victoria and Albert Museum.

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