Artwork

Study of trees at Llanfairfechan, North Wales

Study of trees at Llanfairfechan, North Wales, by Edwin Landseer, watercolor, 1820
Study of trees at Llanfairfechan, North Wales, by Edwin Landseer, watercolor, 1820

Study of trees at Llanfairfechan, North Wales is a watercolor work on paper by the British Romanticist artist Edwin Landseer. It dates from 1820 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum. This watercolour, created in 1820 by Landseer, is a study of trees at Llanfairfechan in North Wales.

About this work

Overview

This watercolour, created in 1820 by Landseer, is a study of trees at Llanfairfechan in North Wales.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts a thick, twisted tree trunk in the foreground, with a winding path and leafy forest behind. Distant figures and a stone wall are visible near the path, suggesting a rural scene.

Technique & Style

Loose, quick brushstrokes capture the texture of the tree bark and the softness of the leaves, allowing the paint to blend naturally. This style was characteristic of watercolours from the period.

Artist & collection

Portrait of Edwin Landseer

Artist

Edwin Landseer

Sir Edwin Henry Landseer was an English painter and sculptor, well known for his paintings of animals – particularly horses, dogs, and stags. His best-known work is the lion sculptures at the base of Nelson's Column in Trafalgar Square.