1775
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Part of the Remains of Llanphor near Pembroke is a 1775 ink by Paul Sandby, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This painting depicts a landscape with a large tree on the left and a castle in the background. The scene is set in a rural area, with people and animals in the foreground. The castle is partially ruined, with some walls and towers still standing. In the foreground, there are people working in a field, and animals grazing nearby. The overall atmosphere of the painting is one of tranquility and peacefulness. The painting is done in a romantic style, with an emphasis on the beauty of nature and the grandeur of the castle. The use of warm colors and soft lighting adds to the sense of serenity and calmness. If you're interested in learning more about this style of painting, you might want to explore 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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