Artwork

Kilgaren Castle

Kilgaren Castle, by Francis Seymour Haden, 1864
Kilgaren Castle, by Francis Seymour Haden, 1864

Kilgaren Castle is a print by the Impressionist artist Francis Seymour Haden. It dates from 1864 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.

About this work

Overview

Kilgaren Castle is a print by Francis Seymour Haden, created in 1864. It is part of the collection at The Cleveland Museum of Art.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts a ruined castle situated on a rocky outcrop, surrounded by dense foliage and a meandering river. The scene conveys a sense of neglect and overgrowth.

Technique & Style

The work is an etching, characterized by loose, scratchy lines and uneven shading, giving it a raw, textured appearance. The technique involves carving lines into a metal plate, which is then inked to produce the print.

Artist & collection

This work is in the public domain (CC0). Image source: Cleveland Museum of Art open access. Spotted an error in this record? Tell us.