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A Ruined Castle on a Lake

William Leighton Leitch

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a pastoral view with a castle ruin near the center, slightly to the left. The horizon blends into misty mountains in the background. The painting uses gentle, textured brushstrokes to create a soft, dreamy quality. The color palette consists of muted earth tones, soft greens, warm yellows, dusty roses, and muted blues. Nearby, two figures are attending to a small boat on a rocky shoreline. Trees near the ruins have delicate foliage.

Artwork Details

Date
1881
Medium
watercolor over graphite on wove paper
Dimensions
4866 × 3007 px
Public Domain
Yes
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