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Hadleigh Castle (Large Plate)
Hadleigh Castle (Large Plate) is an ink print by the Romanticist artist David Lucas. It dates from 1830 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
The technique uses rough metal plates and ink to create deep shadows.
This dark print shows Hadleigh Castle in ruins. Storm clouds roll over the old stone arches. A single cow grazes near the broken walls.
David Lucas made this in 1830 using mezzotint. The technique uses rough metal plates and ink to create deep shadows. The print looks almost photographic because of it.
The castle still stands today in England. See it in person at the National Gallery of Art, Washington.
Overview
Hadleigh Castle (Large Plate) is a print by David Lucas, created using the mezzotint technique in 1830.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts the ruined Hadleigh Castle, with storm clouds looming over its broken stone arches and a solitary cow grazing nearby, evoking a sense of desolation.
Technique & Style
Mezzotint, a process involving roughened metal plates and ink, allows for deep shadows, giving the print a highly detailed and almost photographic quality.
History & Provenance
The print is a representation of a real location, Hadleigh Castle in England, which remains standing today. A copy is held by the National Gallery of Art, Washington.
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