Sketch for ‘Gordale Scar’ 1812 - 1814

James Ward's "Sketch for ‘Gordale Scar’" is a dramatic landscape painting created between 1812 and 1814. It captures the imposing natural beauty of Gordale Scar, a dramatic limestone ravine in Yorkshire, England. The painting's dark palette and bold brushstrokes create a sense of depth and mystery, highlighting the sheer cliffs and the ruggedness of the landscape. The inclusion of cattle in the foreground adds a sense of scale and draws the viewer's eye into the composition. This sketch showcases Ward's talent for capturing the grandeur and drama of nature.