Elizabeth Castle is an island fortress built across 24 acres and 15 centuries. With the introduction of gunpowder and cannon, the old medieval castle of Mont Orgueil on Jersey's east coast was no longer up to the job of defending Jersey.
 
A new castle was needed and the chosen location was a small island know as The Islet, about half a mile out to sea and connected to land at low tide by a causeway. The new Elizabeth Castle would protect St Helier and offer a safe anchorage for merchant vessels.
 
The original painting of 'Elizabeth Castle' was painted in 2019 with acrylic paint on Hahnemühle bamboo paper 265gsm.
 
The dimensions of the visible painting are 41.5cm x 55.5cm, with the total size is 42cm x 56cm which includes a 0.5cm border. The painting is signed by the artist. Enclosed with the painting is also a certificate of authenticity signed by the artist.

The painting will be shipped flat, wrapped in tissue paper, placed into an acid free sleeve then secured between several layers of two ply cardboard. 
 
Any questions please send an email to info@rianhotton.com.