Bronze Age Gold from Wales
La Cathédrale Engloutie: augmentez progressivement
RICHARDS, Ceri Giraldus (Education: Swansea School of Art; Royal College of Art
Work: Cardiff College of Art; Chelsea School of Art; Royal College of Art; Slade School of Art
Awards: CBE, 1960; Hon. D.Litt University of Wales, 1961; Hon.Fellow of the RCA
Commissions: stained glass windows for Liverpool Cathedral and Derby Cathedral
The landscape of the Gower was a strong source of imagery - much of his work was also inspired by poetry and music: a crowning achievement was the series of paintings and construction on the theme of Debussy's La Cathedrale Engloutie (The Sunken Cathedral))
Image: © Estate of Ceri Richards. All Rights Reserved. DACS 2024/Amgueddfa Cymru - Museum Wales
Collection Area
Art
Item Number
NMW A 5040
Creation/Production
RICHARDS, Ceri Giraldus
Date: 1960 ca.
Acquisition
Purchase, 23/8/1976
Measurements
Height (cm): 154.6
Width (cm): 153.5
Height (in): 60
Width (in): 60
Height (cm): 154.5
Width (cm): 152.5
Height (in): 60
Width (in): 60
Height (cm): 154.6
Width (cm): 153.2
Height (in): 60
Width (in): 60
Techniques
oil on three canvases
Material
oil
canvas
Location
In store
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