Artwork

Cwm Llyfnant

Cwm Llyfnant, by Alfred Worthington, oil, 1896
Cwm Llyfnant, by Alfred Worthington, oil, 1896

Cwm Llyfnant is an oil painting by the Impressionist artist Alfred Worthington. It dates from 1896 and is held in the collection of the National Library of Wales.

About this work

Overview

Cwm Llyfnant is an 1896 oil painting by Alfred Worthington, capturing a serene Welsh landscape.

Subject & Meaning

The painting portrays a tranquil valley scene featuring a winding road, a rocky stream, dense forestry, and distant dwellings set against a misty, wooded hill. The composition conveys a sense of peacefulness.

Technique & Style

Worthington employed soft, muted color tones to evoke calmness. The subtle play of light on trees and houses achieves a gentle, glowing effect.

History & Provenance

Created in 1896, the work is part of the collection at the National Library of Wales.

Artist & collection

Artist

Alfred Worthington

English painter in the 1880s–90s, Worthington captured Welsh coastal life and village scenes in oil.