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Jonathan Skelton

Castle on the Edge of a Lake, late 1850s

Description

Maker

Title

Castle on the Edge of a Lake

Year

late 1850s

Medium

Watercolor applied with brush, and graphite

Materials/Techniques

Materials

Dimensions

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

Type

Credit

Anonymous gift

Object Number

71.153.42

Projects & Publications

Publications

Selection II

British Watercolors and Drawings from the Museum's Collection

Exhibition History

Exhibition History

Luminous Landscapes

May 27 - August 14, 2005

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.

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