1776
ink
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Windsor Terrass looking Westward is a 1776 ink by Paul Sandby, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This painting shows a scenic view of Windsor Terrass looking Westward. In the foreground, a group of people are gathered, some standing and others sitting on benches. The scene is set against a backdrop of trees and a large building with a tower, which appears to be a castle or a grand estate. The atmosphere is serene, with people enjoying the outdoors on a pleasant day. The artist's use of light and shadow creates a sense of depth and dimensionality in the painting. The warm tones of the etching and aquatint techniques add to the overall feeling of tranquility. If you're interested in exploring more works by this artist, you might want to look up Paul Sandby.
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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