The artwork titled “Alnwick Castle” was painted by the artist Canaletto in the year 1747 in the United Kingdom. This oil on canvas piece belongs to the Rococo art movement and features landscape as its genre. The painting’s dimensions are 118 cm by 238 cm, indicating a large widescreen format. Currently, the artwork is held in a private collection.
“Alnwick Castle” by Canaletto depicts the historical Alnwick Castle set against a clear blue sky with sporadic clouds. The castle itself is shown in fine detail, with its many towers and battlements stretching across most of the canvas. People of the period are scattered about the landscape, engaging in various activities: some appear to be conversing or walking in small groups on the castle grounds, while others are closer to the river in the foreground. Two individuals are depicted in the bottom left engaged in fishing by the rocky riverside. The castle is rendered with a meticulous architectural precision typical of Canaletto’s work, and the surrounding landscape is lush and verdant, suggesting a serene and bucolic setting. The painting carefully balances the grandiosity of the castle with daily life occurring around it, capturing a snapshot of 18th-century life at this majestic location.