West Gate at Canterbury

Paul Sandby

National Gallery of Art

The image is a street scene of an old town area. Buildings and a large castle are prominent in the scene. The style is detailed with fine brushstrokes, defining architectural features and foliage of a tree. The color palette includes browns, grays, soft terracottas for buildings, and subtle greens for trees. The sky is light blue. Figures are present, some close by and others further down the street. A waterway is depicted at the base of the castle.