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Llewellyn
GRIFFITH, James Milo (1843 - 1897)
Media: marble relief
Size: 41.1 cm
Acquired: 1912; Transfer; Cardiff Museum
Accession Number: NMW A 1722
Probably identical with the Medallion head in marble, dated 1870 in the artist's inventory. The subject is Llywelyn ap Gruffydd (d.1282), the last Welsh prince. It may be a pair to Griffith's Alto relievo, Head of Boadicea exhibited in Cardiff in 1870. Llywelyn and Boadicea are among the statues of Welsh heroes at Cardiff City Hall, inaugurated in 1916.
Comments - (5)
Thank you very much for your enquiry. The historical figures chosen for the pantheon of Welsh heroes at Cardiff City Hall were Boudica, Saint David, Hywel Dda, Gerald of Wales, Llywelyn ap Gruffudd, Dafydd ap Gwilym, Owain Glyndŵr, Henry VII, Bishop William Morgan, William Williams Pantycelyn and Sir Thomas Picton. An article about these statues can be found on the National Library of Wales's website Welsh Journals.
Best wishes,
Marc
Digital Team
If so can it be viewed & photographed?
Thank you very much for your enquiry. This sculpture is currently on display in Gallery 6 (Art in Victorian Britain) at National Museum Cardiff.
Best wishes,
Marc
Digital Team