View of Chepstow Castle with cattle watering in the foreground

Thomas Girtin (London 1775-1802) View of Chepstow Castle with cattle watering in the foreground inscribed 'Chepstow Castle.' (lower centre, on the mount) and with inscription 'Formerly belonged to the Clare's, Earle of Pembrooke; when built unknown' (verso of the mount, possibly in James Moore's hand) pencil and grey, blue, green and ochre washes, on the artist's wash-line mount 6 ¾ x 8 ¾ in. (17.2 x 22.3 cm.)