Braubach, view of the Marksburg
Approaching Braubach from Lahnstein, Turner is greeted by this wonderful view of the Marksburg shortly before reaching the town. Turner looked up from the riverbank to the hilltop and captured the view in several sketches. The watercolour itself wasn’t painted until 1820 – three years after his visit. In the centre of the painting we see the Marksburg, framed by mighty rocks and verdant trees. The foreground shows people resting, whilst the river is only vaguely perceptible. Today Marksburg Castle is owned by the Deutsche Burgenvereinigung (German Castles Association) and is open to the public.
Watercolour, 1820
Medium: watercolour on grey-washed paper
Dimensions: 291 x 458 mm
Collection: The British Museum, Turner Worldwide
Reference: TW0416; Wilton 692
Hiking: The Rheinsteig hiking trail is approx. 10 min. away.
Discover the Marksburg – the only medieval hilltop castle in the Middle Rhine Valley to have survived intact.
Address: Am Campingplatz, Braubach
Site: The implementation of Turner’s painting site is planned for summer 2024.
Public Transport: Braubach railway station: approx. 5 min. walk
By bike: Rheinradweg cycle route – slight detour of aprox. 1 min.
Parking: Parking available in the immediate vicinity