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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

  • Watercolor applied with brush,
  • and graphite

Materials/Techniques

Techniques

  • Watercolor applied with brush,
  • and graphite

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

  • Drawings and Watercolors

Projects & Publications

Publications

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Selection II: British Watercolors and Drawings from the Museum's Collection

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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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