Artwork
Arenig Fawr, North Wales
Arenig Fawr, North Wales is an unspecified painting by James Dickson Innes. It dates from 1911 and is held in the collection of the Fitzwilliam Museum.
About this work
Overview
Arenig Fawr, North Wales is a 1911 painting by James Dickson Innes, a Welsh artist known for his landscapes. The work is held in the Fitzwilliam Museum's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts the mountain Arenig Fawr in North Wales, emphasizing its rugged terrain through the use of brown and green hues and dark shadows.
Technique & Style
Innes employed a mix of colors to convey the mountain's rocky texture, with darker shadows adding depth to the scene.
History & Provenance
Created in 1911, the painting is part of the Fitzwilliam Museum's collection, reflecting Innes's focus on natural scenery characteristic of his oeuvre.
Artist & collection
Artist
James Dickson Innes (27 February 1887 – 22 August 1914) was a Welsh painter, mainly of mountain landscapes but occasionally of figure subjects. He worked in both oils and watercolours.
