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Lydford Waterfall, Tavistock
WILSON, Richard (1714-1782
Richard Wilson, originally from Montgomeryshire, is often called ‘the Father of British landscapes’ for the key role he played in the development of the tradition, though he initially trained as a portrait painter. He became the first major artist to popularize images of Wales that went beyond topographical accuracy.
Caiff Richard Wilson, sy’n wreiddiol o Sir Drefaldwyn, ei alw’n aml yn ‘Dad tirluniau Prydain’ am y rôl allweddol a chwaraeodd yn natblygiad y traddodiad, er iddo hyfforddi fel peintiwr portreadau i gychwyn. Ef oedd yr artist mawr cyntaf i boblogeiddio delweddau o Gymru oedd yn mynd y tu hwnt i gywirdeb topograffaidd.)
NB. Relined, cleaned and restored by Reginald Hoare, 1970
One of a pair of Devon views, the other being 'The Keep of Okehampton Castle' (Manchester City Art Gallery). Both were painted for the 2nd Viscount Courteney of Powderham Castle, Devon, in 1771.
Collection Area
Art
Item Number
NMW A 63
Creation/Production
WILSON, Richard
Date: 1771 ca
Acquisition
Purchase, 1927
Measurements
Height
(cm): 169.4
Width
(cm): 165
Height
(in): 66
Width
(in): 65
Techniques
canvas
Material
oil
Location
Gallery 04
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