Artwork
Lake and mountains
Lake and mountains is an oil painting by the Impressionist artist John Kelt Edwards. It dates from 1920 and is held in the collection of the National Library of Wales.
About this work
Overview
Lake and mountains is an oil painting by John Kelt Edwards, created in 1920. It is a landscape held at the National Library of Wales.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a serene lake scene with a small boat, surrounded by rolling hills and mountains. The tranquil atmosphere is evoked through the artist's representation of the natural environment.
Technique & Style
The work is characterized by loose, sketchy brushstrokes and a textured finish, with some areas left rough. The artist's use of impasto creates a fresh, unfinished feel, adding to the overall sense of spontaneity.
Artist & collection
Artist
John Kelt Edwards painted quiet scenes of Wales in the early 1900s—garden statues, rocky hillsides, and a village called Cei Newydd near Talsarnau.
