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Askeaton Abbey near Limerick, Ireland on the River Deel

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A delicate watercolor landscape reveals a tranquil river scene, where an aged abbey nestles peacefully beside the calm waters of the River Deel near Limerick, Ireland. The artist’s subtle use of muted earth tones and gentle washes captures the weathered stone of the abbey ruins with a sense of quiet dignity, while the stillness of the water mirrors the steady presence of history. In the foreground, a lively human element unfolds — a mounted rider and two seated figures engage in quiet moments along the riverbank, bringing warmth and narrative to the hauntingly serene composition. The tall, slender tree, bending slightly in an imagined breeze, offers a graceful vertical balance against the smooth horizontal flow of the river and rugged hills beyond. This sense of harmony invites the viewer to pause and breathe, to feel the whisper of winds, and to hear the soft ripple of water.

Askeaton Abbey near Limerick, Ireland on the River Deel

Paul Sandby

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4065 × 2886 px
184 × 132 mm

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