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Llyn Idwal, by Mary Stella Edwards, watercolor, 1929

Llyn Idwal

Mary Stella Edwards

1929

watercolor

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

Dominant colour

Overview

Llyn Idwal is a 1929 watercolor by Mary Stella Edwards, a Impressionism work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.

Who painted this?
Mary Stella Edwards
When & what style?
1929 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?
Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

This painting shows a quiet mountain valley with steep, rocky cliffs on either side. A calm lake sits in the center, reflecting the muted greens and grays around it. The rocks are dark and jagged, while the water is smooth and still, with a few scattered stones near the shore. The artist used soft watercolor strokes to show the play of light on the rocks and water. The colors stay mostly cool and natural, with no bright highlights. Look up Edwards, Mary Stella to see more of her work.

The story of this work

Overview

A watercolour painting on paper by Mary Stella Edwards from 1929, depicting Llyn Idwal in Wales.

Read the full account in the museum source.

About the artist

Artist

Mary Stella Edwards

Mary Stella Edwards painted quiet corners of Wales and England with watercolours—no drama, just precise light.

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