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Tonbridge Castle, Kent

Edward Webb

1805

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

Romanticism Early 19th Century

Dominant colour

Tonbridge Castle, Kent is a 1805 by Edward Webb, a Romanticism work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.

Who painted this?: Edward Webb
When & what style?: 1805 · Romanticism
Where can I see it?: Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

This painting shows a castle wall with a large arched window. The wall is tall and made of stone, with some greenery growing on it. There are trees on the left side of the painting. The castle wall is depicted in a realistic style, with attention to detail in the stonework and the surrounding foliage. The artist has used a range of colors to create a sense of depth and atmosphere in the painting. If you're interested in learning more about this style of painting, you might want to look into the Romanticism movement.