Artwork
Kilgerran Castle on the Teifi, Pembrokeshire
Kilgerran Castle on the Teifi, Pembrokeshire is a watercolor work on paper by the British Romanticist artist William Havell. It dates from 1806 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Overview
Kilgerran Castle on the Teifi, Pembrokeshire is a watercolour painting by William Havell, depicting a serene landscape with a castle and river.
Subject & Meaning
The painting shows Cilgerran Castle, situated on a hillside above the river Teifi, surrounded by trees and rocky cliffs, with a small boat near the shore. The scene is characterized by muted greens, browns, and blues, with a warm glow near the horizon.
Technique & Style
Havell used thin, delicate strokes to capture the mist rising from the water and the texture of the landscape, a style typical of watercolors from the period.
History & Provenance
The work was likely exhibited at the Old Water Colour Society in 1806 as item 284, and bears a close resemblance to an oil painting by Havell held in the National Museum of Wales.
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