Gezicht op Blenheim Palace over het meer Blenheim
Joseph Farington
1792
Medium
pen
Dimensions
485; 328
About this artwork
signatuur, linksonder: ‘Jos. Farington’
Art Historical Context
Joseph Farington’s *Gezicht op Blenheim Palace over het meerenheim* (View of Blenheim Palace overenheim Lake), dated1792, captures the grandeur of one of England’s most iconic homes. Signed in the lower left with “Jos. Faring,” this pen drawing measures 328mm by 485mm and showcases the artist’s keen eye for architectural detail and expansive landscapes. Farington, a prominent British artist and Royal Academician, was renowned for his topographical sketches, often during his travels across Britain and Europe. Blenheim Palace, visible across the serene lake, was built in the early 18th century ...