Lismore Castle on the Blackwater in the County of Waterford, Ireland
1771
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1771
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Dominant colour
Lismore Castle on the Blackwater in the County of Waterford, Ireland is a 1771 watercolor by William Pars, a Rococo painting work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This painting shows a serene landscape with a castle in the background, surrounded by trees and a river in the foreground. In the river, a man is standing in a small boat, while another man is sitting on the riverbank. A cow is also visible, standing in the water near the riverbank. The painting features a range of colors, including shades of blue, green, and brown, which create a sense of depth and atmosphere. The artist's use of light and shadow adds to the overall mood of the piece. If you're interested in learning more about this style of painting, you might want to explore the Romanticism movement.
A watercolor by William Pars from 1771 depicts Lismore Castle along the River Blackwater in County Waterford, Ireland, with an inscription on the reverse noting details of a later owner.
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William Pars (28 February 1742 – 1782) was an English watercolour portrait and landscape painter, draughtsman, and illustrator.
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