Windsor Castle from the level of the Thames
1775
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1775
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Dominant colour
Windsor Castle from the level of the Thames is a 1775 watercolor by John 'Warwick' Smith, a Rococo painting work, depicting Castle, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This painting shows a big stone castle on a hill, surrounded by trees and a river below. The sky is soft with clouds, and the castle has tall towers and thick walls. In front of the castle, there’s a smaller building with a red roof, and a few cows graze near the water’s edge. The artist used light colors and gentle brushstrokes to make the scene feel calm. The castle looks old and grand, but the landscape around it is peaceful. If you like this, check out the Victoria and Albert Museum to see more works like it.
A watercolour by Warwick Smith from 1775 shows Windsor Castle as viewed from the level of the River Thames.
Read the full account in the museum source.
John 'Warwick' Smith (1749–1831) was an artist, born in Irthington.
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