Lincoln Cathedral from the Castle Moat

mid-19th century

Peter De Wint

Associated Names
Peter De Wint

Artist, British, 1784 - 1849

The image shows a view of a medieval structure with towers and a spire, potentially a cathedral, in the distance. Surrounding the structure are lush trees extending from the foreground to the horizon. The sky above transitions from light blue to warm orange and pink tones. The brushwork appears delicate and impressionistic, with soft blending in the sky and foliage. The color palette consists of earthy tones dominated by variations of green and brown. The composition creates a tranquil and timeless atmosphere.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor on wove paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Donald Stone

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 22.8 × 32.7 cm (9 × 12 7/8 in.)
    mount: 28.4 × 38.4 cm (11 3/16 × 15 1/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2022.40.11

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Donald Stone, New York [1942 - 2020

Associated Names

Exhibition History

2006

  • The Artist's Vision: Romantic Traditions in Great Britain, National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C., 2006 - 2007

Inscriptions

by later hand, lower right verso in graphite: Canterbury Board / No. 3 frame; by later hand, center verso in graphite: Mat 8

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