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A mill near Dinas Mawddwy, by Paul Sandby Munn, watercolor, 1800

A mill near Dinas Mawddwy

Paul Sandby Munn

1800

watercolor

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

Dominant colour

Overview

A mill near Dinas Mawddwy is a 1800 watercolor by Paul Sandby Munn, a British Romanticism work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.

Who painted this?
Paul Sandby Munn
When & what style?
1800 · British Romanticism
Where can I see it?
Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

This painting shows a quiet riverside scene with a small waterwheel mill on a hillside. A few people walk along a dirt path near the water, and a white horse stands tied to a wooden fence. The buildings look old and weathered, with a big tree growing right above the mill. The colors are soft and muted, with greens and browns blending into the misty background. The artist focused on everyday rural life, not grand drama. The way the light fades into the distance gives the scene a dreamy feel. Look up the Victoria and Albert Museum to see more works like this.

The story of this work

Overview

A watercolour landscape by Paul Sandby Munn depicts a mill near Dinas Mawddwy in Wales, dated 1800, with the artist's signature nearly faded.

Read the full account in the museum source.

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