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Sunset in the Welsh hills
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 mountain scene, a favourite subject of Welsh artist Christopher Williams, the landscape is bathed in strong golden light as the sun goes down at the end of the day. The craggy mountain peaks loom in the distance as a well-trodden path leads us off the left-hand edge of the painting, tempting us to come and explore their rocky terrain. This calm and serene scene perfectly captures the artist’s love for the beautiful and rugged landscapes of Wales.
Collection Area
Art
Item Number
NMW A 2240
Creation/Production
WILLIAMS, Christopher
Date: 1920 ca
Acquisition
Gift, 18/4/1935
Given by Misses Myfanwy & Olwen Rhys
Measurements
Height
(cm): 32.6
Width
(cm): 50.7
Height
(in): 12
Width
(in): 19
h(cm) frame:42.3
h(cm)
w(cm) frame:50.7
w(cm)
d(cm) frame:5.5
d(cm)
h(in) frame:16 11/16
h(in)
w(in) frame:19 15/16
w(in)
d(in) frame:2 3/16
d(in)
Techniques
oil on board
Techniques (fine art)
art dept - fine
Fine Art - painting
Material
oil
board
Location
In store
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