A Castle on the Dart
1774
watercolor
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1774
watercolor
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This painting shows a big tree growing out of a rocky cliff. Below it, a small castle sits by the water. A few people and animals are scattered around—some walking, one horse grazing. The artist used soft colors and light strokes to make the scene feel calm. The tree’s branches twist in strange ways, almost like they’re reaching out. Want to see how artists used watercolor in the 1700s? Look up *watercolor, glazing*.
