Artwork

View of a cromliach [cromlech] on the lands of Loughlins town, 7 miles from Dublin [...]

View of a cromliach [cromlech] on the lands of Loughlins town, 7 miles from Dublin [...] is an unspecified work on paper by Gabriel, ca.1729-1817 Beranger. It dates from 1790 and is held in the collection of the Royal Irish Academy. This watercolor depicts a cromlech, an ancient stone structure, on the outskirts of Dublin.

About this work

You see a dolmen, a type of ancient stone structure, surrounded by overgrown plants and a tree-lined sky.

The horse to the left of the image adds a sense of everyday life to the scene. This contrast between nature and the ancient monument is interesting.

To learn more about the artist who created this watercolor scene, look up artist: Beranger, Gabriel, ca.1729-1817.

Overview

This watercolor depicts a cromlech, an ancient stone structure, on the outskirts of Dublin.

Subject & Meaning

The dolmen is surrounded by overgrown vegetation and set against a tree-lined horizon, with a horse visible to the left, juxtaposing ancient monumentality with everyday life.

Technique & Style

The image is rendered in watercolor, capturing the contrast between the rugged stone structure and the surrounding natural environment.

History & Provenance

The work is attributed to Gabriel Beranger, an artist active in the late 18th century, circa 1729-1817.