Artwork
accident at Friog Cutting Jan 1 1883
accident at Friog Cutting Jan 1 1883 is an oil painting by the Impressionist artist Unknown. It dates from 1892 and is held in the collection of the National Library of Wales. The painting depicts a train wreck in a dramatic and chaotic manner, using oil paint to convey the intensity of the scene.
About this work
The ground is littered with debris, and a steep hillside rises in the background, with a fence running along the top.
This painting shows a dark, chaotic scene of a train wreck. A broken steam engine lies on its side, half-buried in rocks and dirt. Nearby, a second engine is tipped over, its wheels in the air.
The ground is littered with debris, and a steep hillside rises in the background, with a fence running along the top.
The title in the corner says "The Accident at Friog Cutting, January 1, 1883." The artist focused on the raw, messy details of the wreck, no smooth brushstrokes here.
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Overview
The painting depicts a train wreck in a dramatic and chaotic manner, using oil paint to convey the intensity of the scene.
Subject & Meaning
The artwork shows a train accident at Friog Cutting on January 1, 1883, with a broken steam engine and debris scattered around it, set against a steep hillside.
Technique & Style
The artist employed rough brushstrokes to capture the raw details of the wreck, creating a sense of disorder and chaos.
Context
The painting is related to other works held at the National Library of Wales, suggesting a connection to a broader artistic or regional context.
Artist & collection
