1860
oil
canvas
From the collection of National Galleries Scotland
Edinburgh Castle from Princes Street is a 1860 oil by Samuel Bough, held at National Galleries Scotland.
This painting shows a view of Edinburgh Castle from Princes Street. The castle sits atop a hill, surrounded by trees and greenery. In the foreground, people are walking and riding in horse-drawn carriages along the street. The scene is peaceful, with a few puffs of smoke rising from the castle. The artist has used warm colors to depict the scene, with shades of green and brown dominating the palette. If you're interested in learning more about the artist behind this painting, look up Samuel Bough.
Samuel Bough (8 January 1822 – 19 November 1878) was an English-born landscape painter who spent much of his career working in Scotland.
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