Rocky Cliffs at Howth, County Dublin
1863
unspecified
From the collection of National Gallery of Ireland
1863
unspecified
From the collection of National Gallery of Ireland
Rocky Cliffs at Howth, County Dublin is a 1863 unspecified by William Howis senior, a Realism work, held at National Gallery of Ireland.
The painting depicts a rugged landscape with rocky cliffs and a cloudy sky. The cliffs are brown and gray, with some greenery at the top. In the foreground, there is a dark shape that could be a cave or a shadow. The painting's use of color and texture creates a sense of depth and atmosphere. The rocky cliffs dominate the scene, with the cloudy sky above. To learn more about the artist's technique, look up chiaroscuro.
William Howis senior (1804–1882) was an artist, born in Waterford.
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