Rosslyn ChapelJohn Ruskin · 1838
Victorian Art
1838
52.0 x 36.0 cm
John Ruskin (1819 – 1900)
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In their tour of 1838 the Ruskins extended their normal route into Scotland to explore the land of Sir Walter Scott. The date on this drawing conflicts with the sequence of John James Ruskin’s itinerary, and is the only evidence that the family returned to Edinburgh: Rosslyn lies a few miles to the south. This and the study of Melrose Abbey are exceptionally larger than any other of Ruskin’s 1838 or 1837 drawings.Inscribed in pencil: ROSLIN CHAPEL Aug 3 38 and in brown ink: by J. Ruskin (given to A.D.O. Wedderburn)
About this artwork
- Title: Rosslyn Chapel
- Artist: John Ruskin
- Year: 1838
- Original dimensions: 52.0 x 36.0 cm
- Format: Portrait
- Copyright status: Public domain
- Creative period: Mature Period
- Corpus context: symbolic architecture, rosslyn chapel obsession
- Color palette: Monochrome
- Main color: Putty
Questions & Answers
How harmonious are the colors of "Rosslyn Chapel" by John Ruskin?
The colors of "Rosslyn Chapel" by John Ruskin show a unified palette harmony. Harmony describes how the colors relate to each other.
Does "Rosslyn Chapel" show strong light-dark contrasts?
"Rosslyn Chapel" by John Ruskin shows a serene contrast between its light and dark areas.
How big is the original "Rosslyn Chapel"?
The original "Rosslyn Chapel" by John Ruskin measures 52 x 36 cm.