Who painted Round Tower, Castle of Munoth, Schafhausen, Switzerland?

Round Tower, Castle of Munoth, Schafhausen, Switzerland was painted by John William Casilear in 1842.

Where can I see Round Tower, Castle of Munoth, Schafhausen, Switzerland?

Round Tower, Castle of Munoth, Schafhausen, Switzerland is held by Cleveland Museum of Art.

What movement is Round Tower, Castle of Munoth, Schafhausen, Switzerland?

Round Tower, Castle of Munoth, Schafhausen, Switzerland is associated with Romanticism.

Artwork

Round Tower, Castle of Munoth, Schafhausen, Switzerland

John William Casilear , 1842

Round Tower, Castle of Munoth, Schafhausen, Switzerland is a drawing by the Romanticist artist John William Casilear. It dates from 1842 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art. This drawing depicts a round stone tower in a serene landscape.

About this work

Overview

This drawing depicts a round stone tower in a serene landscape. Created by John William Casilear during his European travels, it showcases his skill in capturing natural scenery.

Subject & Meaning

The drawing features a tower standing in a green field near a river, with a clear blue sky above. The contrast between the tower's shaded and sunlit sides adds depth to the scene.

Technique & Style

Casilear's work is characterized by a style reminiscent of his friend and fellow artist Asher B. Durand, reflecting the influence of their association on his landscape drawing.

History & Provenance

Casilear made this drawing while traveling in Europe with Durand and John Frederick Kensett, fellow New York landscape painters, during a period when he was transitioning from engraving to landscape painting.