Artwork
The Vale of Clwyd
The Vale of Clwyd is an oil painting by David Cox. It dates from 1849 and is held in the collection of the Fitzwilliam Museum.
About this work
Overview
The Vale of Clwyd is a landscape painting created by David Cox in 1849 using oil paint. It is part of the Fitzwilliam Museum's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a serene scene of a flock of sheep being herded by a person on horseback and another on foot. A large tree on the right adds depth to the composition, while the sheep create a sense of movement.
Technique & Style
Cox, known for his watercolour works, produced over 300 oil paintings later in his career, including The Vale of Clwyd. His oil works are considered a significant achievement in British painting.
History & Provenance
The Vale of Clwyd was painted in 1849 by David Cox, an English landscape painter associated with the Birmingham School.
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Artist & collection
Artist
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.
![Trees [verso], by David Cox](https://artifactworldgallery.com/img/david-cox--trees-verso--2f59ba73e183df09-w320.webp)
![Chatsworth [recto], by David Cox](https://artifactworldgallery.com/img/david-cox--chatsworth-recto--3f4d97adb21a8333-w320.webp)
