Artwork
Carnarvon
Carnarvon is a drawing by the Romanticist artist Joseph RA Farington. It dates from 1791 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Overview
Carnarvon is a drawing created by Joseph Farington in 1791, executed in pen, ink, and wash. It depicts a castle and surrounding landscape.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing shows Carnarvon Castle, with a turreted wall and a rural worker's cottage. A lone figure is seen near the castle base, set against a quiet, rural backdrop.
Technique & Style
Farington used short, broken pen strokes to convey texture, with red ink outlining foreground elements and black ink guiding the viewer's eye to the background. Subtle washes were applied sparingly, maintaining a nearly monochromatic palette.
History & Provenance
The work is inscribed with its title, date, and the artist's signature, providing clear attribution to Farington and dating it to 1791.
Artist & collection
Artist
This British watercolour artist documented landscapes of the 1780s and 1790s. He painted Lady Oak, near Cressidge in 1789, a careful view of an ancient tree, and drew Carnarvon in 1791, a sketch of the Welsh town’s…
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