Artwork
Pont y Gyfyng
Pont y Gyfyng is an oil painting by the British Romanticist artist Edward Price. It dates from 1870 and is held in the collection of the National Library of Wales.
About this work
Overview
Pont y Gyfyng is an 1870 oil-on-canvas landscape painting by Edward Price, featuring a serene valley scene centered around a bridge and waterfall.
Subject & Meaning
The painting captures a tranquil moment in a Welsh valley, with a lone figure crossing Pont Gyfyng bridge amidst lush foliage, a cascading rocky waterfall, and winding pathways, emphasizing the interplay of natural elements and human presence.
Technique & Style
Characterized by expressive, thick brushstrokes, particularly in the textured depiction of rocks and water, the work highlights Price's focus on capturing the dynamic effects of light on foliage and the erosive power of water on stone.
History & Provenance
The painting is part of the collection at the National Library of Wales, indicating its cultural and historical significance within Welsh artistic heritage.
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Artist & collection
Artist
Edward Price was a British printmaker in the early 1800s who etched Norwegian landscapes from a trip in 1834.
