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Jonathan Skelton

Castle on the Edge of a Lake, late 1850s

Description

Maker

  • Jonathan Skelton, fl. ca. 1754-1758, British

Title

Castle on the Edge of a Lake

Year

late 1850s

Medium

Watercolor applied with brush, and graphite

Materials/Techniques

Materials

  • watercolor

Dimensions

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

Type

  • Works on Paper,
  • Drawings and Watercolors

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.

Selection II

April 13 - May 14, 1972

Use

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