Artwork

The Pass of Llanberis

The Pass of Llanberis, by David Charles Read, oil, 1830
The Pass of Llanberis, by David Charles Read, oil, 1830

The Pass of Llanberis is an oil painting by David Charles Read. It dates from 1830 and is held in the collection of the Ashmolean Museum.

About this work

Overview

The Pass of Llanberis is an oil painting created by David Charles Read around 1830, currently held at the Ashmolean Museum.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts a serene landscape with a vast foreground and a majestic mountain range in the background, its peaks shrouded in mist. A distant figure provides scale to the expansive scene, inviting contemplation of the natural world.

Technique & Style

The artist's use of muted colors creates a somber mood, while bold and expressive brushstrokes add texture and depth to the painting, drawing attention to the landscape's natural beauty.

Artist & collection

Ashmolean Museum

Museum

Ashmolean Museum

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