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Castle on a Hill

attributed to James Bulwer

National Gallery of Art

The image displays a green and brown rolling hill landscape with a castle on top. The horizon is high in the composition, showing the castle in the distance. The castle is small and white and grey in color, contrasting with the earthy surroundings. The painting is in a landscape orientation with fluid brushstrokes typical of watercolor. The color palette includes earthy greens, browns, reddish-brown, off-white, blues, and greys, creating a serene atmosphere.

Artwork Details

Date
first half 19th century
Medium
watercolor over graphite on gray-green wove paper
Dimensions
4849 × 3255 px
Public Domain
Yes
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