Image

RISDM 71-153-42.tif

Jonathan Skelton

Castle on the Edge of a Lake

Description

Maker

Jonathan Skelton (British, fl. ca. 1754-1758)

Title

Castle on the Edge of a Lake

Year

late 1850s

Medium

Materials/Techniques

Techniques

Materials

watercolor

Dimensions

14.3 x 21.6 cm (5 5/8 x 8 1/2 inches)

Credit / Object Number

Credit

Anonymous gift

Object Number

71.153.42

Type

Projects & Publications

Publications

Exhibition History

Exhibition History

Luminous Landscapes
British Watercolors from the Museum's Collection
May 27, 2005 – Aug 14, 2005

Label copy

Skelton was one of the most accomplished watercolorists of the mid-18th century. His technique, referred to as tinted or stained drawing, consisted of washing color over graphite drawing. Lastly, he added dark watercolor to define the landscape elements.

Selection II
British Watercolors and Drawings from the Museum's Collection
Apr 13, 1972 – May 14, 1972

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Jonathan Skelton (British, fl. ca. 1754-1758)
Castle on the Edge of a Lake, late 1850s
Watercolor applied with brush, and graphite
14.3 x 21.6 cm (5 5/8 x 8 1/2 inches)
Anonymous gift 71.153.42

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