Dunnottar Castle, Kincardineshire
Artist
William Daniell
(Kingston upon Thames, England, 1769 - 1837)
Datec. 1822
Mediumwatercolour on paper
ClassificationsPaintings And Drawings
DimensionsOverall: Height: 16.5 cm, Width: 24.1 cm
Frame: Height: 35.8 cm, Width: 42.1 cm
Frame: Height: 35.8 cm, Width: 42.1 cm
AcquisitionPurchased in 1982.
CopyrightOut of copyright - CC0
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDAG003085
About MeThis original watercolour was used as a basis for Daniell's aquatint of this scene, for volume VI of his publication of 1822, 'Picturesque Voyage Round the Coast of Great Britain'.More About Me
The painting emphasizes the majestic location of Dunnottar Castle on the top of the cliff and the difficulty presented to potential invaders from all sides.
J. Beattie Scott
William Brassey Hole
William Daniell
William Brassey Hole
Lindsay Grandison MacArthur
Colin Hunter
William Daniell
Sir David Young Cameron
William Brassey Hole
William Daniell
