Artwork

View of the remains of a druidical monument at Douth [Dowth], Co[unty] of Meath, 2 miles from Slane, & 24 miles from Dublin [...]

View of the remains of a druidical monument at Douth [Dowth], Co[unty] of Meath, 2 miles from Slane, & 24 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 image depicts a prehistoric stone circle at Dowth, County Meath, Ireland.

About this work

The detail that makes it interesting is the man measuring the stone, which suggests a sense of curiosity about the monument.

The painting shows a circle of large stones, with four standing upright.
A man is measuring one of the stones with a piece of string.
You can see two men in the foreground, pointing at something on the ground.
The painting is a simple depiction of a scene.
The detail that makes it interesting is the man measuring the stone, which suggests a sense of curiosity about the monument.
To learn more about the artist who created this work, look up artist: Beranger, Gabriel, ca.1729-1817.

Overview

This image depicts a prehistoric stone circle at Dowth, County Meath, Ireland. The scene is characterized by its straightforward representation.

Subject & Meaning

The painting shows a circle of large stones, four of which remain upright. A man measures one stone's circumference with string, while two others in the foreground examine something on the ground, suggesting curiosity about the monument.

Technique & Style

The work is notable for its simplicity, with the act of measurement introducing a sense of inquiry.

History & Provenance

The artist, Gabriel Beranger, created this image circa 1729-1817.