The Enchanted Castle at Dusk
1868
watercolor
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1868
watercolor
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This painting shows a small stone castle glowing at dusk. Golden light spills from its windows into deep blue shadows. Two trees stand close, their dark branches framing the castle like a quiet frame. The artist painted this scene near sunset, using gold paint to make the castle seem magical. He layered thin watercolor washes, then added bright gold for shine. You can see this piece at the National Gallery of Art, Washington.
