Artwork
South Wales Landscape
South Wales Landscape is an oil painting by the Impressionist artist Parker Hagarty. It dates from 1896 and is held in the collection of the National Library of Wales.
About this work
Overview
South Wales Landscape is an 1896 oil painting by Parker Hagarty, featuring a serene hillside scene with trees, a winding path, and a distant landscape.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts three bare trees on a grassy hillside in early autumn, with one tree transitioning to reddish-brown, evoking a sense of seasonal change.
Technique & Style
Characterized by loose brushstrokes, the work employs a soft, dreamy quality, with the paint's texture (reminiscent of impasto techniques) contributing to the overall gentle, hazy atmosphere.
History & Provenance
The painting is part of the collection at the National Library of Wales.
Artist & collection
