Artwork

Cefn Mabli

Cefn Mabli, by Unknown, oil, 1870
Cefn Mabli, by Unknown, oil, 1870

Cefn Mabli is an oil painting by Unknown. It dates from 1870 and is held in the collection of the National Library of Wales.

About this work

Overview

Cefn Mabli is an oil painting depicting a substantial residence.

Subject & Meaning

The painting shows a large white house with multiple chimneys and an arched doorway, set amidst a lawn and surrounded by a white fence. A circular structure with a pointed roof is visible in the foreground.

Technique & Style

The work features a mix of warm and cool colors, with a cloudy grey sky above the house, hinting at blue. The artist's use of oil paint allows for nuanced color transitions.

Artist & collection

Artist

Unknown

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