Who painted Y Ddraig Goch a Ddyry Gychwyn?

Y Ddraig Goch a Ddyry Gychwyn was painted by John Kelt Edwards in 1916.

Where can I see Y Ddraig Goch a Ddyry Gychwyn?

Y Ddraig Goch a Ddyry Gychwyn is held by National Library of Wales.

What movement is Y Ddraig Goch a Ddyry Gychwyn?

Y Ddraig Goch a Ddyry Gychwyn is associated with Art Nouveau.

Artwork

Y Ddraig Goch a Ddyry Gychwyn

John Kelt Edwards , 1916

Y Ddraig Goch a Ddyry Gychwyn is an oil painting by the Art Nouveau artist John Kelt Edwards. It dates from 1916 and is held in the collection of the National Library of Wales.

About this work

Overview

Y Ddraig Goch a Ddyry Gychwyn is an oil painting created by John Kelt Edwards in 1916. It is a landscape featuring a prominent red dragon and is held at the National Library of Wales.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts a red dragon with outstretched wings and sharp claws lunging at a small, sword-wielding figure. The scene is set against a rocky hillside with buildings and a fence, and smoke or steam surrounds the central figures. The dragon's name, Y Ddraig Goch, is inscribed at the top of the painting.

Technique & Style

The work is executed in oil paint, with the artist's signature visible in the corner. The composition features a dominant dragon figure and a smaller human subject, set within a landscape.

Context

The painting's title and subject matter reference Welsh cultural heritage, as the red dragon is a significant symbol in Welsh history and folklore.