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King Arthur's Castle, Tintagel, Cornwall

Howitt

1790

watercolor

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

Romanticism 18th Century

Dominant colour

King Arthur's Castle, Tintagel, Cornwall is a 1790 watercolor by Howitt, a Romanticism work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.

Who painted this?: Howitt
When & what style?: 1790 · Romanticism
Where can I see it?: Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

This painting shows a rocky cliffside with a crumbling castle perched on top. Below, a few small figures wander along a narrow path near a rushing river. The colors are mostly muted grays and whites, with some darker shadows on the cliffs. The artist focused on the wild, dramatic landscape rather than the people. This style was common in the 1800s when artists wanted to show nature’s power. If you like this kind of scene, check out the Victoria and Albert Museum.