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Naworth Castle, Cumbria, by William James Blacklock, oil, 1849

Naworth Castle, Cumbria

William James Blacklock

1849

oil

canvas

From the collection of National Gallery of Ireland

Dominant colour

Overview

Naworth Castle, Cumbria is a 1849 oil by William James Blacklock, held at National Gallery of Ireland.

Who painted this?
William James Blacklock
When & what style?
1849
Where can I see it?
National Gallery of Ireland

About this work

This painting depicts a serene landscape with a castle in the background, surrounded by lush greenery and a prominent tree in the foreground. The castle's stone walls and towers are visible, while the tree's gnarled trunk and branches stretch towards the sky. In the lower right corner, a figure is seen walking along a path, adding a sense of human presence to the otherwise peaceful scene. The artist's use of oil paint brings depth and texture to the image. If you're interested in exploring more works by this artist, you might want to look up William James Blacklock.

About the artist

Portrait of William James Blacklock
Artist

William James Blacklock

William James Blacklock (3 March 1816 – 12 March 1858) was an English landscape painter, painting scenery in Cumbria, the Lake District and the Scottish Borders.

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