Artwork
St. Beuno's Llan-y-cil, Llyn Tegid and the Aran Peak, Merionethshire

St. Beuno's Llan-y-cil, Llyn Tegid and the Aran Peak, Merionethshire is a watercolor work on paper by Frances Macdonald. It is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Overview
This 1942 watercolour by Frances Macdonald depicts a serene lakeside scene in Merionethshire, Wales.
Subject & Meaning
The painting shows St Beuno's church near Lake Bala, surrounded by fir trees, with distant hills and Aran Peak visible.
Technique & Style
Loose, watery brushstrokes create a dreamy effect, with cool, earthy colours and muted tones evoking a peaceful mood.
History & Provenance
The work was created as part of the 'Recording Britain' collection, a wartime scheme documenting Britain's landscape and architecture.
Context
Funded by the Pilgrim Trust and overseen by Sir Kenneth Clark, the initiative aimed to preserve a record of places vulnerable to wartime damage.
Artist & collection
Artist
Frances Macdonald MacNair (24 August 1873 – 12 December 1921) was a Scottish artist whose design work was a prominent feature of the Modern Style (British Art Nouveau style) during the 1890s.



















