Ragland

1829

attributed to James Bulwer

Associated Names
James Bulwer

Artist, British, 1794 - 1879

This pencil drawing depicts an old stone building partially covered by vines and surrounded by trees. The perspective is from a slightly elevated angle, with a pathway leading into the space. An arched doorway is visible in the center. The structure shows intricate brickwork, arched windows, and a cylindrical tower on the left side. Trees and foliage are rendered with light pencil strokes. The graphite color palette provides a detailed representation with shading to create depth. The drawing includes a note saying "England June 25, 1829."

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    graphite on wove paper

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    overall: 26 x 35.6 cm (10 1/4 x 14 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1951.16.198


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

James Bulwer (1794-1879), Norwich, England; by descent through the Bulwer family to Henry Bulwer (born 1854), Vancouver, Canada; Zeitlin & Ver Brugge Booksellers, Los Angeles; Lessing J. Rosenwald; gift to NGA, 1951.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

lower right: Ragland. / June 25.1829

Wikidata ID

Q64536864

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