Artwork
The Snowdon Horseshoe
The Snowdon Horseshoe is an oil painting by the American Impressionist artist Christopher Williams. It dates from 1913 and is held in the collection of the National Library of Wales.
About this work
Overview
The Snowdon Horseshoe is an oil painting created by Christopher Williams in 1913. It is part of the National Library of Wales collection.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts the Snowdon mountain range and a winding river in the valley below. Snow-capped mountains rise in the background, while trees along the riverbank are rendered in yellows, greens, and reds.
Technique & Style
The artist employed thick, impasto brushstrokes, particularly on the hills, and used quick, bold strokes to capture the effect of light on the mountains, suggesting the work was painted outdoors.
History & Provenance
Christopher Williams, the artist, was not born in 1956, as his 1913 painting indicates he was active much earlier. The painting has been held in the National Library of Wales collection.
Artist & collection
Artist
Christopher Williams (born 1956 in Los Angeles) is an American conceptual artist and fine-art photographer who lives in Cologne and works in Düsseldorf.
