Who painted Melin Ty’n-Nant, Maentwrog, Merionethshire?

Melin Ty’n-Nant, Maentwrog, Merionethshire was painted by Mona Moore in 1941.

Where can I see Melin Ty’n-Nant, Maentwrog, Merionethshire?

Melin Ty’n-Nant, Maentwrog, Merionethshire is held by Victoria and Albert Museum.

Artwork

Melin Ty’n-Nant, Maentwrog, Merionethshire

Mona Moore , 1941

Melin Ty’n-Nant, Maentwrog, Merionethshire is a watercolor work on paper by Mona Moore. It dates from 1941 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.

About this work

Overview

Mona Moore's 1941 watercolour, 'Melin Ty’n-Nant, Maentwrog, Merionethshire', depicts a watermill in northwest Wales. The work is a product of the Recording Britain project, a wartime initiative to document Britain's changing landscapes.

Subject & Meaning

The painting shows a rustic stone watermill with a large wooden wheel, set amidst bare trees against a pale sky. The scene conveys a sense of stillness and quiet industry, capturing a moment in the life of a rural landscape.

Technique & Style

Moore employed soft watercolours and loose brushstrokes to render the mill and its surroundings. The muted palette and gentle lines evoke a serene atmosphere, while the rough textures of the mill's stonework are subtly suggested.

History & Provenance

The work was created as part of the Recording Britain project, funded by the Pilgrim Trust and led by Sir Kenneth Clark. The project aimed to preserve a visual record of Britain's vanishing landscapes and industries during the early 1940s.

Context

The Recording Britain project focused primarily on English subjects, but also included some Welsh and other British locations. Moore's watercolour is one of over 1,500 works produced under this initiative.

Artist & collection

Artist

Mona Moore

Mona Moore painted quiet watercolours of Welsh villages and coastline in the 1940s.

Museum

Victoria and Albert Museum

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