Who painted In the Pass of Llanberis?

In the Pass of Llanberis was painted by David Cox.

Where can I see In the Pass of Llanberis?

In the Pass of Llanberis is held by Victoria and Albert Museum.

What movement is In the Pass of Llanberis?

In the Pass of Llanberis is associated with Impressionism.

Artwork

In the Pass of Llanberis

David Cox

In the Pass of Llanberis is a watercolor work on paper by the Impressionist artist David Cox. It is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.

About this work

Overview

In the Pass of Llanberis is a watercolour by David Cox, depicting a rugged mountain landscape.

Subject & Meaning

The painting shows a rocky mountain pass with steep cliffs, a winding path, and grazing sheep. The dark, moody atmosphere is characterized by deep shadows and a largely obscured sky.

Technique & Style

Cox employed soft, blended strokes to convey the fading light and misty hills, creating a sense of depth and atmosphere. This style was typical of mid-19th-century landscape painting.

History & Provenance

The watercolour is signed by the artist and titled on the backboard of its frame.

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.