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Dalhousie Castle I

John Clerk, of Eldin

National Gallery of Art

The image features a castle-like structure prominently situated in the center of a composition. The structure is detailed with towers and stonework captured through delicate linework. Surrounding the structure are trees, foliage, and greenery depicted with rich textures. The color palette is monochromatic in varying intensities of black and gray. The sky is mostly clear with speckling effects.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1770/1782
Medium
etching wtih drypoint on chine collé
Dimensions
1756 × 1335 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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