Artwork
View of Castel Gandolfo
View of Castel Gandolfo is a drawing by the Impressionist artist Myles Birket Foster. It dates from 1874 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
- Accession no.
- 1946.285
- Credit line
- In memory of Ralph King, gift of Mrs. Ralph King; Ralph T. Woods, Charles G. King; and Frances King Schafer
About this work
Overview
View of Castel Gandolfo is a watercolor drawing depicting a serene landscape.
Subject & Meaning
The scene shows Lake Albano, with Castel Gandolfo in the background, and peasants picnicking at the castle gates. A small boat is moored near the shore, and ducks swim in the lake's calm waters.
Technique & Style
The work is characterized by intricate detail, reminiscent of Pre-Raphaelite art, but with a more subdued color palette. The style is evocative of traditional English landscape painting, with a focus on natural beauty and tranquility.
History & Provenance
The drawing was created in the 1870s, during one of the artist's trips to Italy. Foster traveled regularly, and his experiences abroad influenced his work, although his subjects often remained rooted in idyllic rural scenes.
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Artist & collection
Artist
Myles Birket Foster (4 February 1825 – 27 March 1899) was a British illustrator, watercolourist and engraver in the Victorian period. His name is also to be found as Myles Birkett Foster.
