Landing Place near Tintern Abbey
1802
graphite
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
About the artist
1802
graphite
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Landing Place near Tintern Abbey is a 1802 graphite by James Ward, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This watercolor shows a quiet riverside scene with a small boat carrying two people near the shore. Behind them, a white house with red shutters sits on a rocky hill, next to a crumbling stone wall and some trees. The water is calm, and a few other boats rest on the beach. The artist used soft, blended colors to make everything look gentle and peaceful. The light seems to come from the left, giving the scene a warm glow. Look up watercolor, glazing to see how artists build light and depth in their work.
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