Windsor Castle from Datchet Lane on a Rejoicing Night by Paul Sandby. A nocturnal landscape of Windsor Castle illuminated by a moonlit sky and a dramatic, towering plume of smoke from fireworks.

Windsor Castle from Datchet Lane on a Rejoicing Night

Paul Sandby

1768 · Paper, Gouache Paint

A dramatic 18th-century nocturnal view of Windsor Castle illuminated by celebratory fireworks and rising smoke.

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Where it works

A substantial artwork with a strong pulse with softened cool notes — brings a composed sense of weight.

Often works in
Library · Living Room · Study
Placement
Works well when the wall can carry a broader statement
Walls
Benefits from light or mid-tone surroundings
Color notes
Charcoal black, Soft gray

About the piece

Created in 1768 by Paul Sandby, this evocative gouache depicts Windsor Castle during a 'rejoicing night.' The composition masterfully contrasts the cool, steady moonlight on the castle walls with the warm, dynamic glow of fireworks and a monumental plume of smoke, capturing a moment of grand historical celebration.

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