Balsthal Castle

Neu-Falkenstein Castle, Balsthal

Sculptural Watercolor Original Painting, Fine Art Print, Swiss Castles, Jura Mountains Landscapes & Historical Defenses

Sculptural Watercolour® by Prue Bishop, 2015, 60x80x5.5cm. S09

🖼 Original Artwork Now Available for Purchase

🏰 A Castle of Strategic Importance in the Jura Mountains

This Sculptural Watercolour® captures the evocative ruins of Neu-Falkenstein Castle, set dramatically against the natural barriers of the Jura Mountains in Balsthal, Switzerland. Historically, this defensive range served as a crucial frontier, and castles like Neu-Falkenstein were vital for controlling the few routes through the mountains.

🔥 A Site Witness to Turbulent History

Destroyed by fire in 1789 during the revolutionary upheavals of the late 18th century, Neu-Falkenstein remains a poignant reminder of Switzerland’s strategic and cultural crossroads.

🎨 A Connection to JMW Turner’s Journey

Prue Bishop’s fascination with Neu-Falkenstein was deepened by her discovery of several tiny sketches made by the great artist JMW Turner during his journeys through the region in 1844. Turner's attention to the site—despite being en route to a historic Royal Visit in England—hints at the enduring significance of this place in European geography and strategic thought.

🎨 Prue Bishop’s Unique Sculptural Watercolour® Technique

Through layered watercolor and sculptural depth, this piece blurs the line between painting and sculpture, offering a richly textured portrayal of historical grandeur amidst a rugged Swiss landscape.

🛍 Original Artwork & Print Availability

The original painting is for sale now – own this one-of-a-kind artwork.

Fine Art Prints offered as signed Mounted Prints (to fit a 40cm x 50cm frame)