Who painted Aberpergwm Manor?

Aberpergwm Manor was painted by C. Powell in 1796.

Where can I see Aberpergwm Manor?

Aberpergwm Manor is held by National Library of Wales.

What movement is Aberpergwm Manor?

Aberpergwm Manor is associated with British Romanticism.

Artwork

Aberpergwm Manor

C. Powell , 1796

Aberpergwm Manor is an oil painting by the British Romanticist artist C. Powell. It dates from 1796 and is held in the collection of the National Library of Wales. Created in 1796 by the artist C.

About this work

Overview

Created in 1796 by the artist C. Powell, this oil painting presents a tranquil rural tableau centered on Aberpergwm House. The composition balances architectural elements—a red‑brick manor and a stone bridge—with natural features such as a shallow river, surrounding trees, and gently rolling hills beneath a pale sky.

Subject & Meaning

The work captures a moment of quiet travel, as a solitary rider on horseback traverses a path beside the bridge. The vivid coat of the rider provides a focal contrast to the muted greens and earth tones, suggesting a narrative of movement within an otherwise still, lived‑in landscape.

Technique & Style

Executed in oil on canvas, Powell employs a restrained palette of browns, greens, and soft blues, allowing the bright attire of the rider to stand out. The brushwork renders the bridge’s weathered stones and the house’s clean lines with modest detail, while the sky and distant hills are treated with a delicate, atmospheric wash.

History & Provenance

Since its completion, the painting has been part of the collection of the National Library of Wales. It remains an important visual record of the Aberpergwm estate as it appeared in the late eighteenth century, offering scholars a reference point for comparing the historic site with its present condition.