S.E View of Warwick Castle from the River
1812
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1812
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This sketch shows a castle with two tall, round towers sitting on a hill. In front of it, there’s a river with trees and bushes along the bank, plus a few small houses tucked among the trees. The castle walls look old and worn, with windows and battlements visible. The whole scene is drawn in soft black and white, with light shading to show depth. The artist focused on how the castle blends into the natural landscape, almost like it’s part of the forest. This was a common way to show the power of history in nature during this time. Want to see more like this? Check out Romanticism.
