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, depicting Castle, held at National Gallery of Art.
This print shows a crumbling castle with broken walls and arched doorways. In the courtyard, people are working—some pull a cart, others shovel dirt, and a few stand around. A dog lies in the shade, and a ladder leans against a tall tower. The sky is light, with a few clouds and birds flying. The title tells us this is *Manerbawr Castle*, but the artist made it look abandoned, even though it was still standing in 1775. The mix of rough stone and careful details in the people’s clothes shows how artists studied real places but also added drama. Next, check out how this print uses etching.
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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