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Portland Castle, Dorset

James Bulwer

National Gallery of Art

The image features a coastal scene with a sandy shore, a small wooden boat on the sand, and the sea meeting the sky at the horizon. A cluster of buildings lies near the shore, with a hill extending into the background. At the top of the hill, there is a small structure. The artwork includes soft, fluffy clouds in the sky and a color palette of pastels, blues, browns, and yellows.

Artwork Details

Date
1833/1839
Medium
watercolor and graphite
Dimensions
4837 × 3410 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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