The West Doorway of Kirkstall Abbey
1804
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1804
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This drawing shows a crumbling stone archway with a broken roof. Inside the doorway, someone sits on the ground, facing away. The walls are rough, and vines or weeds grow at the base. The artist focused on how old buildings look when they’re left to decay. This piece was made in 1804, when people often painted ruins to show history fading away. Next, check out the Victoria and Albert Museum to see more works like this.
