Artwork
Cataract on the Llugwy, near Conway
Cataract on the Llugwy, near Conway is a watercolor work on paper by the Rococo painting artist Philip James de Loutherbourg. It dates from 1750 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Overview
Cataract on the Llugwy, near Conway is a watercolour painting by Philippe Jacques de Loutherbourg, created around 1750. It depicts a scenic landscape featuring a waterfall.
Subject & Meaning
The painting shows a riverside scene with a prominent waterfall, surrounded by trees and rocks. Four figures and a dog are present in the foreground, with one figure kneeling and pointing towards the water.
Technique & Style
The work is executed in watercolour, with soft colours and a light sky. The artist's use of this medium creates a sense of depth and texture, drawing attention to the dynamic waterfall.
History & Provenance
The painting bears the artist's signature. An aquatint engraving of the composition was later published in de Loutherbourg's 1805 series, Romantic and Picturesque Scenery of England and Wales.
Artist & collection
Artist
Philip James de Loutherbourg, RA (born Philippe Jacques de Loutherbourg; 31 October 1740 – 11 March 1812) was a French-born British painter who became known for his large naval works, his elaborate set designs for…
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