Holyrood Palace

1918

William Walcot

Associated Names
William Walcot

Artist, British, 1874 - 1943

H.C. Dickins

Publisher

The image depicts an intricate etching of a historical architectural scene, seemingly showing a grand castle or cathedral with detailed features. The viewpoint is direct-facing, showcasing the structure with towers and turrets. The focus is on the building, with unclear horizon. The lines are precise, giving a sense of depth and texture. The color scheme is monochromatic using sepia or gray to highlight details. Figures, possibly soldiers or guards on horseback, are visible nearby. Winter trees are seen in the distance. The left side has a large tower with ornate windows and stonework, while the right side shows smaller rounded towers with pointed roofs.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching in black on laid paper

  • Credit Line

    Corcoran Collection (Gift of E. Gerald Lamboley)

  • Dimensions

    plate: 7.94 × 12.54 cm (3 1/8 × 4 15/16 in.)
    sheet: 23.18 × 27.94 cm (9 1/8 × 11 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2015.19.2981

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Harvey-Lee 2008, no. 61


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

E. Gerald Lamboley, Washington, DC; Corcoran Gallery of Art, Washington, DC, 1993; acquired 2015 by the National Gallery of Art

Associated Names

Bibliography

2008

  • Harvey-Lee, Elizabeth. Impressions of Cities Ancient and Modern: A Collection of Etchings by William Walcot. North Aston, England: Elizabeth Harvey-Lee, 2008, no. 61.

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: W. Walcot.; upper left corner in graphite by unknown hand: Holyrood Palace / (Edinburgh Set); center verso in graphite by unknown hand: 214 [circled]

Watermarks

[unidentified] & Co.

Wikidata ID

Q77013699

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