Easby Abbey 1800 - 1900

"Easby Abbey" is a watercolor painting by Thomas Girtin, a prominent figure in the English Romantic movement. Created between 1800 and 1900, this artwork depicts the ruins of Easby Abbey, a 12th-century Cistercian abbey in Yorkshire, England, against a backdrop of rolling hills and a placid lake. The tranquil scene, rendered with Girtin's characteristic use of light and shadow, exemplifies the artist's fascination with the picturesque and the beauty of nature. Now residing in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, this watercolor is a testament to Girtin's significant contribution to landscape painting.