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Lynn Elsie, near Bettws-y-Coed

Walter Crane

1871

watercolor

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

Impressionism Realism Late 19th Century

Dominant colour

Lynn Elsie, near Bettws-y-Coed is a 1871 watercolor by Walter Crane, a Impressionism work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.

Who painted this?: Walter Crane
When & what style?: 1871 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?: Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

This sketch shows a quiet coastal scene with rocky cliffs and a small body of water. A lone figure sits on the shore, looking out toward the sea. The sky is light, with a few birds flying above the jagged rocks. The artist used soft, loose brushstrokes to capture the natural light and texture of the landscape. The focus is on the peacefulness of the moment, not the details. Next, look up Walter Crane to see more of his work.

The story of this work

Overview

A watercolour titled *Lynn Elsie, near Bettws-y-Coed* depicts a scene in Wales and is signed with a crane enclosed within the letter C, followed by two V shapes, and dated 1871.

Read the full account in the museum source.