Artwork
A Water-Mill near Bettws-y-Coed
A Water-Mill near Bettws-y-Coed is a watercolor work on paper by David Cox. It dates from 1850 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Overview
A Water-Mill near Bettws-y-Coed is a watercolour painting created by David Cox in 1850, featuring a serene landscape scene.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a secluded water mill surrounded by trees, with a small cottage and figures in the background, evoking a sense of tranquility.
Technique & Style
Cox employed loose, expressive brushstrokes to convey the play of light and shadow, achieving a soft, ethereal atmosphere characteristic of early 19th-century watercolour practice.
History & Provenance
The work is signed by the artist, confirming its authenticity and date of creation.
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Artist & collection
Artist
David Cox (29 April 1783 – 7 June 1859) was an English landscape painter, one of the most important members of the Birmingham School of landscape artists and an early precursor of Impressionism.
![Trees [verso], by David Cox](https://artifactworldgallery.com/img/david-cox--trees-verso--2f59ba73e183df09-w320.webp)
![Chatsworth [recto], by David Cox](https://artifactworldgallery.com/img/david-cox--chatsworth-recto--3f4d97adb21a8333-w320.webp)
