Buddon Ness

1988

Norman Ackroyd

Associated Names
Norman Ackroyd

Artist, British, born 1938

The image shows a landscape with a horizon just above the center. The horizon separates the sky from the land and water below. There is a dense strip in the horizon, possibly indicating a treeline or landmass. The sky above has a textured effect resembling dark, speckled brushstrokes. The lower portion has softer, lighter tones with horizontal markings suggesting reflections on water or terrain. The color palette is monochromatic using shades of grey and black. The artwork emphasizes texture and tonal variation, creating contrast between the dynamic sky and the tranquil scene below.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    aquatint in black on Lana Pur Fil paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Mrs. Robert A. Hauslohner

  • Dimensions

    plate: 14.9 x 17.3 cm (5 7/8 x 6 13/16 in.)
    sheet: 24.8 x 30.9 cm (9 3/4 x 12 3/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1991.116.163

  • Series Title

    The Pictish Coast

Associated Artworks

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The image depicts a scene from a slightly elevated perspective. A hill or mountain dominates the view, with its peak fading into a cloudy sky. In the distance, a castle or palace stands against the base of the hill, slightly off-center. The painting has soft, diffused brushstroke marks, creating an atmospheric haze. The color palette is monochromatic, with varying shades of black, white, and gray. The architectural outlines are more defined in the foreground but still blend subtly with the surroundings.

Falkland Palace

Norman Ackroyd

1988

The image shows a view with a suggested horizon line where darker shades blend into lighter ones as the gaze moves upward, creating a soft transitioning effect. The brushstrokes are soft and washed, resembling an ink wash or watercolor technique emphasizing texture and fluidity. The palette is dominated by muted grays and blacks, lending a subdued and atmospheric visual impact. Near the lower-middle section, the words "THE PICTISH COAST" are elegantly inscribed, providing sharp contrast against the hazy composition. The overall effect is one of calm simplicity, inviting contemplation of the vastness implied by the title.

Falkland Palace

Norman Ackroyd, Douglas Dunn

1988

The image depicts a landscape with a tower and a mountainous backdrop. The point of view is straight on, showing a white tower slightly left of center. The horizon is represented by the base of the mountain in the background. The brushstrokes are rough and textured, especially in the mountain and trees, creating depth and contrast against the smoother tower. The color palette is monochromatic with black, white, and gray. Dark, shadow-like forms suggest foliage or terrain in the foreground, leading towards the tower and the mountain looming in the distance.

Creich Tower and Norman's Law

Norman Ackroyd

1988

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower center in graphite: Buddon Ness 33/45 Norman Ackroyd 88; by later hand, lower right verso in graphite: P2900

Wikidata ID

Q74892659

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