Abergavenny Castle: a reinterpretation of Thomas Cooke's painting 'The Castle and Mount', Caerleon, 1785

Key Points

• To clarify the subject of Thomas Cooke's 1785 painting and assert its identification as Abergavenny Castle.
• Art historical analysis of Thomas Cooke's painting.
• Comparison with known locations and historical records.
• Reevaluation of previously accepted identification with Caerleon.
• Establishment of Abergavenny Castle as the correct subject.
• Correction of misconceptions regarding Caerleon as the depicted castle.
• Contribution to the understanding of historical representations in art.

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