Artwork
Cader Idris, North Wales
Cader Idris, North Wales is a watercolor work on paper by John Varley. It is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Overview
Cader Idris, North Wales is a watercolour painting created by John Varley in 1850, capturing a serene Welsh landscape.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts rolling hills, a winding river, and distant mountains on a misty morning, with small buildings near the water. The scene conveys a sense of peacefulness, emphasizing the interplay of light and shadow across the landscape.
Technique & Style
Varley employed light washes of color to achieve a soft, pale sky that blends with the mountains, contributing to the overall calm atmosphere.
History & Provenance
A faint pencil sketch on the reverse and a handwritten label on the original backing confirm the work's title and attribution to John Varley.
Artist & collection
Artist
John Varley (17 August 1778 – 17 November 1842) was an English watercolour painter and astrologer, and a close friend of William Blake.
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