Who painted Part of the Remains of Llanphor near Pembroke?

Part of the Remains of Llanphor near Pembroke was painted by Paul Sandby in 1775.

Where can I see Part of the Remains of Llanphor near Pembroke?

Part of the Remains of Llanphor near Pembroke is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is Part of the Remains of Llanphor near Pembroke?

Part of the Remains of Llanphor near Pembroke is associated with Romanticism.

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Museum-quality prints of Part of the Remains of Llanphor near Pembroke are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.

Artwork

Part of the Remains of Llanphor near Pembroke

Paul Sandby , 1775

Part of the Remains of Llanphor near Pembroke is an ink print by the Romanticist artist Paul Sandby. It dates from 1775 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

Inscription: Inscribed:upper center in plate: VII; lower center in plate: Part of the Remains of Llanphor, near Pembroke; lower left in plate: Publish'd according to Act of Parliament by P. Sandby St. Georges Row Sept. 1st 1775; lower right in plate: P. Sandby Fecit.

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Overview

Created in 1775, Paul Sandby’s print Part of the Remains of Llanphor near Pembroke presents a bucolic scene rendered in brown ink on laid paper. The work combines aquatint, etching, and drypoint, allowing a range of tonal effects that convey both the solidity of the ruined castle and the softness of the surrounding countryside.

Subject & Meaning

The composition centers on a partially ruined castle perched behind a large, solitary tree. In the foreground, figures attend to agricultural tasks while livestock graze, suggesting a harmonious coexistence between human activity and the lingering presence of medieval architecture. The tranquil atmosphere invites contemplation of the passage of time and the endurance of the landscape.

Technique & Style

Sandby employs a hybrid printmaking process: aquatint supplies broad washes of tone, etching defines linear details, and drypoint adds delicate, velvety lines. The brown palette and subtle gradations create a warm, atmospheric effect characteristic of late‑18th‑century British romantic landscape art, emphasizing natural beauty and the picturesque quality of the ruin.

History & Provenance

An English mapmaker and landscape artist, Sandby co‑founded the Royal Academy in 1768 with his brother Thomas, playing a significant role in shaping British landscape representation. This print, produced during the height of his career, reflects his interest in documenting Welsh scenery and contributes to the period’s growing fascination with the picturesque.

Part of the Remains of Llanphor near Pembroke, Paul Sandby

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Artist

Paul Sandby

Paul Sandby, (1731 – 7 November 1809) was an English mapmaker and painter who specialised in landscape art. Along with his older brother Thomas Sandby, he was one of the founding members of the Royal Academy in 1768.