Who painted A Water-Mill near Bettws-y-Coed?

A Water-Mill near Bettws-y-Coed was painted by David Cox in 1850.

Where can I see A Water-Mill near Bettws-y-Coed?

A Water-Mill near Bettws-y-Coed is held by Victoria and Albert Museum.

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Artwork

A Water-Mill near Bettws-y-Coed

David Cox , 1850

A Water-Mill near Bettws-y-Coed is a watercolor work on paper by David Cox. It dates from 1850 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.

About this work

Overview

A Water-Mill near Bettws-y-Coed is a watercolour painting created by David Cox in 1850, featuring a serene landscape scene.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts a secluded water mill surrounded by trees, with a small cottage and figures in the background, evoking a sense of tranquility.

Technique & Style

Cox employed loose, expressive brushstrokes to convey the play of light and shadow, achieving a soft, ethereal atmosphere characteristic of early 19th-century watercolour practice.

History & Provenance

The work is signed by the artist, confirming its authenticity and date of creation.

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Artist & collection

Artist

David Cox

David Cox (29 April 1783 – 7 June 1859) was an English landscape painter, one of the most important members of the Birmingham School of landscape artists and an early precursor of Impressionism.

Museum

Victoria and Albert Museum

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