Artwork

Landscape with Castle and Trees

Landscape with Castle and Trees, by George Cattermole, watercolor, 1825
Landscape with Castle and Trees, by George Cattermole, watercolor, 1825

Landscape with Castle and Trees is a watercolor work on paper by the British Romanticist artist George Cattermole. It dates from 1825 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.

About this work

Overview

Landscape with Castle and Trees is a watercolour painting by George Cattermole, featuring a castle and trees as its main subjects.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts a castle on a hillside, partially obscured by dense foliage, with a winding path and a figure by a stream. The scene is framed by dark, leafy trees, evoking a sense of natural surroundings.

Technique & Style

Cattermole employed soft watercolour washes to merge the sky and greenery, creating a blended atmosphere. The uneven light on the castle produces contrasting areas of brightness and shadow.

History & Provenance

The painting entered the national collection as part of Richard Ellison's gift of 100 British watercolours, donated by his widow in 1860 and 1873 to support the National Collection of Water Colour Paintings.

Artist & collection

Portrait of George Cattermole

Artist

George Cattermole

George Cattermole was a British painter and illustrator, chiefly in watercolours.