Remains of Roman Walls - Hell Gate - Antioch -

Walton employed a realistic style, emphasizing texture and detail. Chiaroscuro techniques create depth and contrast, achieved through a predominantly brown, grey, and green colour scheme.

Documented in Rodney Searight’s 1961 inventory as part of Walter T. Spencer’s collection, the watercolour’s provenance highlights its inclusion in notable private collections.

Created in 1863, the work reflects 19th-century artistic interests in antiquity and landscape, potentially catering to the era's fascination with classical ruins and orientalism.

While not widely renowned, the piece contributes to the body of 19th-century watercolours documenting ancient sites, offering insights into both artistic practices of the time and the state of antiquities in the mid-19th century.