Artwork
Windsor Castle
Windsor Castle is a print by Percy Robertson. It dates from 1911 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
About this work
Overview
Percy Robertson’s print titled Windsor Castle, dated circa 1911, is part of the collection at the Cleveland Museum of Art. The work presents a detailed view of the historic royal residence, emphasizing its architectural complexity and the surrounding landscape.
Subject & Meaning
The image captures the iconic silhouette of Windsor Castle, with its numerous towers, turrets, and a prominent gate, mirrored in the water that lies before it. The composition highlights the castle’s status as a symbol of continuity and authority within the British monarchy.
Technique & Style
Executed in a range of gray tones, the print employs careful gradations to convey texture and depth, rendering the stonework, windows, and water surface with precision. The monochromatic palette lends the scene a timeless, archival quality, reinforcing the sense of age and gravitas associated with the structure.
History & Provenance
Created around 1911, the print entered the Cleveland Museum of Art’s holdings through acquisition (specific details of purchase are not recorded in the available sources). Its presence in the museum’s collection reflects an early‑20th‑century interest in British architectural subjects.
Artist & collection
Artist
Percy Robertson RE (1868–1934) was an English watercolour landscape painter and etcher.
