Invermark Castle, Forfarshire 

George Harvey painted Invermark Castle, Forfarshire, with oil on canvas. The work presents a romanticized view dominated by earthy tones, setting an almost melancholic mood. The composition is structured around the vertical form of the castle tower, balanced by the horizontal stretch of the landscape and the diagonal flow of the river in the foreground. The strategic use of light, particularly the golden sky, does more than illuminate the scene. It structures how we perceive depth and space. The stark verticality of the castle set against the diffused light destabilizes any clear sense of perspective, challenging our understanding of space. The brushstrokes add texture to the natural elements, contrasting with the smoother surface of the castle, a division that underscores the tension between nature and human construction. Note how Harvey captures light in the sky. This illustrates not merely an aesthetic choice, but a philosophical statement about permanence and change that is open to ongoing interpretation.