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Dyffwys, North Wales
WILLIAMS, Christopher (Son of Evan Williams. At first he studied medicine, but at 19 decided to be an artist. Studied at Neath with F.J.Kerr and then at South Kensington & the Royal Academy schools, where he was awarded the Landseer scholarship. He first exhibited at the R.A. in 1902 with "Paolo and Francesca". In 1906 he exhibited "The Remorse of Soul" & "Atalanta" in 1908 "Spring", in 1910 "Margam Orangery", "Dryslwyn Castle", "Snowdonia" * "Ceridwen" besides numerous portraits of notable Welshman.)
In this painting, we can see one of the mountains of Snowdonia depicted in vibrant blues and purples with fluffy lilac clouds in the sky overhead. There is not a person to be seen for miles in this wild and wonderful corner of Wales.
Christopher Williams, who was born in Maesteg, was one of Wales’ most important artists in his lifetime. He painted many landscape scenes across Wales and the wider world.
Collection Area
Art
Item Number
NMW A 2860
Creation/Production
WILLIAMS, Christopher
Date: 1920 ca.
Acquisition
Gift, 20/12/1935
Given by Mrs Emily Williams
Measurements
Height
(cm): 30
Width
(cm): 40.2
Height
(in): 11
Width
(in): 15
Techniques
oil on canvas on board
Techniques (fine art)
art dept - fine
Fine Art - painting
Material
oil
canvas
board
Location
In store
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