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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.)
Collection Area
Art
Item Number
NMW A 5738
Creation/Production
PLIMMER, John
WILSON, Richard
Date:
Acquisition
Gift, 26/1/1918
Given by Major F.T. James
Measurements
h(cm) image size:24.5
h(cm)
w(cm) image size:36.4
w(cm)
h(cm) overall:27.2
h(cm)
w(cm) overall:39
w(cm)
h(in) image size:9 5/8
h(in)
w(in) image size:14 5/16
w(in)
h(in) overall:10 3/4
h(in)
w(in) overall:15 3/8
w(in)
Techniques
chalk and pencil on paper
drawings and watercolours
Fine Art - works on paper
Material
chalk
pencil
paper with a blue ground
Location
In store
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