Artwork
Way into Abergavenny from Llanfoist
Way into Abergavenny from Llanfoist is a watercolor drawing by the Romanticist artist Roberto Angelo Kittermaster Marshall. It dates from 1876 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
Way into Abergavenny from Llanfoist is a watercolor drawing created by Roberto Angelo Kittermaster Marshall in 1876.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing depicts a serene autumnal scene: a winding country road, two figures walking ahead, sheep grazing in a nearby field, and a distant church steeple. The composition evokes a sense of tranquility and everyday rural life.
Technique & Style
Marshall employed soft, blended colors to achieve a peaceful atmosphere. The watercolor technique allowed for layered, glazed colors, creating a dreamy effect with light filtering through the trees.
Artist & collection
Artist
Roberto Angelo Kittermaster Marshall
Roberto Angelo Kittermaster Marshall (1849–1902) was an artist.
