Hadleigh Castle, Essex, England

Hadleigh Castle, Essex, England is a drawing by James Moore, dated 1791. It depicts the ruins of Hadleigh Castle, partially obscured by trees. The drawing is done in pencil on what appears to be aged paper, showing a light sketch style. The castle is rendered as a round tower with visible stonework and a few discernible window openings. The trees are suggested with light, sketchy lines, giving a sense of foliage surrounding the ruins. The overall impression is one of a quick, on-site sketch capturing the essence of the scene. The drawing is held in the Yale Center for British Art and measures 19.8 cm x 16.5 cm.