Artwork
Corfe Castle: Effect of Sunshine after Rain
Corfe Castle: Effect of Sunshine after Rain is an ink print by the Impressionist artist John Charles, Sir Robinson. It dates from 1878 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
Corfe Castle: Effect of Sunshine after Rain is a print created by Sir John Charles Robinson in 1878, utilizing etching and drypoint techniques to capture a nuanced landscape.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts Corfe Castle, a ruined hilltop fortress, partially obscured by clouds, with sheep grazing below. The scene explores the transformative effect of sunlight following rainfall, emphasizing the interplay of light and shadow.
Technique & Style
Robinson employed sharp, scratchy lines via drypoint to achieve detailed light and shadow contrasts, alongside etching. The sky features thick, textured strokes, while the castle's structures fade softly into the distance.
History & Provenance
Created in 1878, specific details regarding the print's provenance and historical context beyond its creation year are not provided.
Context
The work reflects 19th-century artistic interests in capturing ephemeral natural phenomena and landscapes. Techniques used (etching, drypoint) were common among printmakers of the era, allowing for expressive, detailed works.
Legacy
The print's legacy is not explicitly detailed, though it contributes to the broader body of 19th-century landscape prints exploring light and atmospheric effects.
Artist & collection
- Landscape (Paysage)
Ruins of a Chateau (Les ruines du chateau)
Opening The Fold
Ruins of an Ancient Aqueduct (Ruine d'un ancien aqueduc)
Prospect (Le point de vue)
Hadleigh Castle (Large Plate)
Landscape with Two Trees (Paysage aux deux arbres)
View of a Chateau (Chateau de Poillet)
The Three Trees
Ruins of a Chateau (Les ruins du chateau)
Mountains above Bettws-y-Coed
Landscape with Castle