Artwork
Trout Stream near Bettws y Coed
Trout Stream near Bettws y Coed is an oil painting by the Impressionist artist George Turner. It dates from 1900 and is held in the collection of the National Library of Wales.
About this work
Overview
Trout Stream near Bettws y Coed is a painting by George Turner, an English artist known for his landscapes, created in 1900 using oil paint.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a serene stream scene near Bettws y Coed, with figures on the banks, surrounded by lush greenery and rolling hills under a cloudy sky, evoking a tranquil atmosphere.
Technique & Style
Turner's use of oil paint achieves a sense of depth and texture, with visible brushstrokes and a muted palette dominated by greens, browns, and greys, characteristic of the impressionist movement.
History & Provenance
The painting is part of the National Library of Wales collection.
Artist & collection
Artist
George Turner (2 April 1841 – 29 March 1910) was an English landscape artist and farmer who has been called "Derbyshire's John Constable".
