The Grounds at Castle Howard

George Howard, 9th earl of Carlisle

Associated Names
George Howard, 9th Earl of Carlisle

Artist, British, 1843 - 1911

The painting depicts a serene rural scene. The horizon is high, showing a grassy area close by and an old building and tower in the distance through trees. Delicate brushstrokes capture textures of leaves, branches, and grass. The color palette consists of earthy tones with deep greens and golden hues contrasted against a pale sky. The overall effect is tranquil and natural, suggesting a late summer or early autumn setting.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor touched with gum arabic over graphite on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Gift of William B. O'Neal

  • Dimensions

    overall: 27.2 x 36.8 cm (10 11/16 x 14 1/2 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1995.52.81

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Wilfred Roberts; Bill(?) Waters; (Thos. Agnew & Sons Ltd., London); purchased by William B. O'Neal, Charlottesville, VA, 1985-1994; gift to NGA, 1995.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

center verso in pen: by Lord Carlisle; by later hand, upper center verso in graphite: Castle Howard; by later hand, upper left verso in graphite: 8 (written twice)

Wikidata ID

Q64571452

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