Views of Warwick Castle: The Entrance of Warwick Castle from the Lower Court

1776

From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art

Romanticism 18th Century Cityscape Castle

Dominant colour

Views of Warwick Castle: The Entrance of Warwick Castle from the Lower Court is a 1776 by Paul Sandby, a Romanticism work, depicting Castle, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.

Who painted this?: Paul Sandby
When & what style?: 1776 · Romanticism
Where can I see it?: Cleveland Museum of Art

About this work

You see a castle entrance with a large gate and trees surrounding it. The painting shows a quiet moment in time. It's interesting because the artist, Paul Sandby, was known for his landscapes and this painting is a good example of his work. You can learn more about this style by looking at the work of artist: Paul Sandby (British, 1731–1809)

About the artist

Artist

Paul Sandby

Paul Sandby, (1731 – 7 November 1809) was an English mapmaker and painter who specialised in landscape art. Along with his older brother Thomas Sandby, he was one of the founding members of the Royal Academy in 1768.

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