Capriccio with Edinburgh Castle and Arthur's Seat

1750

Paul Sandby

Associated Names
Paul Sandby

Artist, British, 1731 - 1809

The image displays a landscape viewed from an elevated point. A large tree with long branches is present on the left side. In the distance, there are hills, mountains, and an architectural structure resembling a castle or large house. The artwork appears to be an etching with detailed lines depicting texture on the terrain and sky. The color palette is monochromatic in shades of brown, creating a vintage effect. The attention to textures in the water and landscape contribute to the overall atmosphere. Cattle are visible on the right side in a calm body of water.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching

  • Credit Line

    Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 23.8 × 18.9 cm (9 3/8 × 7 7/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1974.54.12

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Gunn 2015, no. 83

  • Series Title

    Scottish Landscapes (second set, vertical)

Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

2015

  • Gunn, Ann V. The Prints of Paul Sandby (1731 - 1809). Turnhout, 2015: no. 83

Wikidata ID

Q65576093

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