Artwork
Kenilworth Castle by moonlight
Kenilworth Castle by moonlight is a watercolor work on paper by the British Romanticist artist Edward RWS Duncan. It dates from 1860 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Overview
Kenilworth Castle by moonlight is a watercolour painting depicting the castle under a lunar glow.
Subject & Meaning
The painting shows Kenilworth Castle on a hill, surrounded by grazing sheep and cows by a river, with a dramatic sky and moonlit castle ruins.
Technique & Style
Soft watercolour washes create a dreamy atmosphere, blending light and dark to convey a quiet yet vibrant scene, characteristic of a mid-19th-century style that emphasized capturing natural light effects.
History & Provenance
The watercolour is the work of Edward Duncan, who signed and dated it.
Artist & collection
Artist
Edward Duncan painted quiet coastal scenes and river views in Britain during the 1840s–1860s.
