Artwork
Landscape with Castle and Trees

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


















