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Study for Blaenau Ffestiniog
PRENDERGAST, Peter (1946-2007)
Peter Prendergast was born near Caerphilly and was fascinated by the mountains of North Wales.
His expressionist style, full of energy and punch, was well suited to capturing dramatic hill faces shaped by generations of slate quarrying.
These studies for Blaenau Ffestiniog show how Prendergast built up colour and line to capture the atmospheric landscape.
The finished work was voted one of the most popular in our collection as part of the Art 100 campaign on Instagram (@celfarycyd) in 2020.
Image: © Estate of Peter Prendergast. All Rights Reserved. DACS 2025/Amgueddfa Cymru - Museum Wales
Collection Area
Art
Item Number
NMW A 2534
Creation/Production
PRENDERGAST, Peter
Acquisition
Purchase, 22/7/1993
Measurements
Height
(cm): 60.8
Width
(cm): 152.1
Height
(in): 23
Width
(in): 59
Techniques
mixed media on paper
drawings and watercolours
Fine Art - works on paper
Material
graphite
watercolour
Paper
Location
In store
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