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His paintings combine historical anecdote with romantic landscape. They typify the romantic landscapes popular throughout mainland Europe, which became popular in Britain after Queen Victoria’s marriage to Prince Albert of Saxe-Coburg. It has been suggested that the ruin on the distant hilltop could be Metternich Castle, Beilstein.
Title
The Castle Ferry
Date
1851
Medium
oil on canvas
Measurements
H 76 x W 93 cm
Accession number
A203
Acquisition method
gift from Mr Fletcher
Work type
Painting
