1775
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Manerbawr Castle from the Inward Court is a 1775 ink by Paul Sandby, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This painting depicts a castle ruin with a group of people in the foreground. The castle's stone walls are weathered, and its towers are partially destroyed. In the front, several individuals are engaged in various activities, such as sitting, standing, or leaning against objects. Some are carrying items or pushing carts. The scene is set against a backdrop of a cloudy sky, which adds to the sense of atmosphere and mood. The overall tone of the painting is one of decay and neglect, with the once-majestic castle now lying in ruins. The artist's use of etching with aquatint printed in brown on laid paper creates a sense of depth and texture, drawing the viewer's eye into the scene. If you're interested in learning more about this style, check out the Romanticism movement.
Paul Sandby, (1731 – 7 November 1809) was an English mapmaker and painter who specialised in landscape art. Along with his older brother Thomas Sandby, he was one of the founding members of the Royal Academy in 1768.
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