This painting was the inspiration for Wordsworth's 'Elegiac Stanzas', written after the death of his brother John at sea in 1805. It was Sir George's donation of a major part of his collection to the nation that was to have a decisive effect on the creation of a National Gallery. The small version of this picture was originally given to Mary Wordsworth because of its inspiration of Wordsworth's poem, but was later retrieved by Sir George's wife.
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Title of artwork, date
Peele Castle in a Storm, 1805
Date supported
1993
Medium and material
Oil on canvas
Dimensions
34 x 49 cm
Grant
5000
Total cost
28000
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