1760
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Dominant colour
Llanstephan Castle, Coast of Carmarthenshire is a 1760 watercolor by Nicholas Pocock, a Rococo painting work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This painting shows a rocky shore with a few people and animals. A woman in a wide hat carries a basket, a man rides a donkey, and a dog wanders nearby. In the water, a small boat drifts close to shore, while a large sailing ship sails farther out, with another ship in the distance. Behind them, a castle sits on a hill, overlooking the sea under a partly cloudy sky. The artist added small details like the woman’s basket and the dog to make the scene feel real. The castle in the background is Llanstephan Castle, which still stands today. Look up Victoria and Albert Museum to see more works by this artist.
A watercolour depicts Llanstephan Castle situated on the Carmarthenshire coastline.
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Nicholas Pocock was an English artist who specialised in marine art.
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