Manerbawr Castle from the Inward Court

1775

Paul Sandby

Associated Names
Paul Sandby

Artist, British, 1731 - 1809

The image depicts a courtyard of a castle with classical architecture. The horizon is obscured by the castle structures. The style of the buildings is old, with arched windows and battlements. The artwork shows precision in linework and shading to create texture. The color scheme is mostly brown. Figures near a horse-drawn cart are shown engaged in various tasks. A person is standing on a tower, seemingly overseeing the activities.

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Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Donald Vogler, Portland, OR; gift to NGA, 2017.

Associated Names

Bibliography

2015

  • Gunn, Ann V. The Prints of Paul Sandby (1731 - 1809). Turnhout, 2015: no. 205, iii/iii

Inscriptions

upper center in plate: IX; lower center in plate: MANERBAWR CASTLE From the Inward Court; lower left in plate: Publish'd according to Act of Parliament by P. Sandby St. Georges Row Sep. 1st 1775.

Wikidata ID

Q77259426

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