Addoldy-y-Bedyddwyr, Glyndyfrdwy, Merionethshire

Addoldy-y-Bedyddwyr, Glyndyfrdwy, Merionethshire

Mildred E. Eldridge

1943

watercolor

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

This sketch shows a quiet churchyard on a hill. The church sits in the background, its white walls and simple steeple standing out against a soft, pale sky. In the foreground, a few old gravestones—some flat, some tall with crosses—are scattered around. A flock of sheep grazes near the graves, adding a touch of life to the scene. The artist used loose, sketchy lines to capture the light and shadows, giving the whole scene a gentle, dreamy feel. The colors are mostly warm and muted, like faded sunlight. Want to see more work like this? Check out Eldridge, Mildred E..

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