The Castle, St Andrews

1843-1847

David Octavius Hill and Robert Adamson

Associated Names
David Octavius Hill

Artist, Scottish, 1802 - 1870

Robert Adamson

Artist, Scottish, 1821 - 1848

The image shows a rugged coastal landscape with a stone structure resembling a tower or fortification on the left. The stone appears weathered and aged. Rocky formations and ruins stretch along the coastline to the right, leading to the sea on the horizon. The sea forms a wide separation between the land and the sky. The image is in a sepia tone, giving it an aged appearance. The scene is barren and detailed, with warm brown and cream colors emphasizing its historical feel.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    salted paper print

  • Credit Line

    Paul Mellon Fund

  • Dimensions

    image/sheet: 14.7 x 20 cm (5 13/16 x 7 7/8 in.)
    mount: 26.9 x 37.8 cm (10 9/16 x 14 7/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2007.29.25

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

D.O. Hill; gift to Royal Scottish Academy, Edinburgh, 1852; de-accessioned, 1977; Howard and Jane Ricketts, London; NGA purchase, 2007.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

on mount, by later hands, lower left in graphite: Castle St Andrews; lower right in graphite: H/1/89 / 5378 [horizontal]; stamped lower right: RSA

Wikidata ID

Q64146037

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