Tullichewan Castle, Vale of Leven, Scotland

c. 1855

Sir James Campbell of Stracathro

Associated Names
Sir James Campbell of Stracathro

Artist, Scottish, 1790 - 1876

The image shows a stone castle with rounded towers and ivy-covered walls. The castle is captured from a slightly lower angle, showcasing its towering presence and architectural details. The horizon is hidden by the castle and surrounding trees, creating an intimate atmosphere. The image is in sepia tone, giving it an antique look. The color scheme is limited to shades of brown and beige, enhancing the historical ambiance and highlighting textures. A stone wall covered in foliage extends from the castle to the right, where a figure is seated. Trees on the right frame the scene, with their leaves contrasting the castle's stonework.

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Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Lunn, New York; (Charles Isaacs Photographs, Inc., New York), 1988; NGA purchase, 2018.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

on verso, by unknown hand, on lower left corner in graphite: Lord Campbell Tullichewan Castle / Scotland salt print / glass negative 1850s printed 1856 600

Wikidata ID

Q64157546

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