Bronze Age Gold from Wales

Edward Copleston, Bishop of Llandaff (1776-1849)

PHILLIPS, Thomas (Artist)

Edward Copplestone was an English academic and churchman. As Bishop of Llandaff (1827-48) he was the leader of the Anglican Church in south Wales. He was involved in public life, writing to Prime Minister Sir Robert Peel on topics such as the "Increase of Pauperism". As Bishop he supported church restoration in Wales and oversaw the building of 20 new churches in his diocese.

Collection Area

Art

Item Number

NMW A 2031

Creation/Production

1770-1845
Role: Artist

Acquisition

Gift, 4/11/1967

Measurements

Height (cm): 76.5
Width (cm): 63.5
Height (in): 30
Width (in): 25

Techniques

Oil on canvas
Techniques (fine art)
Art dept - fine
Fine Art - painting

Material

Oil
Canvas

Location

In store

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