Bronze Age Gold from Wales

Sand dunes, Merthyr Mawr

A full moon peeks out from behind some clouds, illuminating a path along the sand dunes at Merthyr Mawr. The whole scene is filled with a silvery light. Notice how the shadows are tinged with lilacs and greys. The sand dunes at Merthyr Mawr are the size of about 340 rugby pitches (840 acres), and is home to the biggest dune in Wales – the Big Dipper.

Collection Area

Art

Item Number

NMW A 5059

Creation/Production

SHEPPARD, Herbert Charles
Date: 1914

Acquisition

Gift, 5/7/1915
Given by Herbert Charles Sheppard

Measurements

Height (cm): 121.7
Width (cm): 183.2
Height (in): 48
Width (in): 72

Techniques

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

Material

oil

Location

In store
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