Artwork
Study of trees at Llanfairfechan, North Wales

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
Artist
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.














