Montague House, Whitehall 1862

David Roberts, a renowned 19th-century Scottish artist known for his picturesque architectural landscapes, captured the majesty of Montague House in Whitehall, London, in this delicate watercolor. The building, which no longer stands, is depicted with subtle detail against a pale blue sky and a calm, almost ethereal, river scene, highlighting the artist's signature atmospheric style and mastery of light and shadow. Roberts's artistic legacy rests upon his ability to transform architectural subjects into emotionally evocative and historically significant scenes.