Artwork

Valley of the Lledr, North Wales (no.1)

Valley of the Lledr, North Wales (no.1), by George Elbert Burr, ink, 1910
Valley of the Lledr, North Wales (no.1), by George Elbert Burr, ink, 1910

Valley of the Lledr, North Wales (no.1) is an ink print by George Elbert Burr. It dates from 1910 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art. Valley of the Lledr, North Wales (no.

About this work

Overview

Valley of the Lledr, North Wales (no.1) is a drypoint print on laid paper, created by George Elbert Burr around 1910. It depicts a detailed, realistic landscape of a valley surrounded by mountains, with trees and buildings, rendered in black and white.

Subject & Meaning

The subject is a specific valley in North Wales, showcasing Burr's ability to capture natural beauty beyond his more commonly associated American West themes. The work highlights the serene interplay of natural and inhabited elements within the landscape.

Technique & Style

Executed in drypoint, the print demonstrates Burr's mastery of fine linework and nuanced tonal variation, achieving a high level of realism. The black and white palette emphasizes texture and depth in the detailed rendering of trees, mountains, and architectural elements.

History & Provenance

Created circa 1910, this work is one of Burr's less common European landscape pieces, contrasting with his prolific output of American Western scenes. Specific provenance details are not provided.

Context

Part of a broader early 20th-century interest in landscape printing, this piece reflects Burr's versatility in applying his drypoint skills to diverse geographical subjects, from the American West to the Welsh countryside.

Legacy

While not as widely recognized as Burr's American West works, *Valley of the Lledr* contributes to the artist's overall legacy as a meticulous and versatile landscape printmaker, appealing to those who appreciate detailed, realistic depictions of nature.

Artist & collection

Portrait of George Elbert Burr

Artist

George Elbert Burr

George Elbert Burr (April 14, 1859 – November 17, 1939 ) was an American printmaker and painter best known for his etchings and drypoints of the desert and mountain regions of the American West.

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