Artwork
Cymmer Abbey, near Dolgellau
Cymmer Abbey, near Dolgellau is an oil painting by the Impressionist artist Samuel Henry Baker. It dates from 1890 and is held in the collection of the National Library of Wales.
About this work
Overview
Cymmer Abbey, near Dolgellau is an 1890 oil painting by Samuel Henry Baker, depicting a serene rural landscape in Wales.
Subject & Meaning
The painting captures a tranquil scene with a stone building (possibly a barn), surrounded by lush greenery, rolling hills, and mountains under a cloudy sky. The inclusion of a horse and cart, chickens, and pigs emphasizes rustic charm and everyday rural life.
Technique & Style
Executed in oil paint, the work exhibits characteristics of Impressionist style, though the overall approach appears more subdued, focusing on capturing the serene atmosphere of the landscape rather than bold Impressionist techniques.
History & Provenance
Created in 1890 by Samuel Henry Baker, a Birmingham-born artist associated with the Royal Birmingham Society of Artists and the Royal Society of Painter-Etchers and Engravers. The painting is now part of the National Library of Wales' collection.
Context
Baker's training under James Chaplin and Joseph Paul Pettitt influenced his landscape style. His association with noted artistic societies reflects his engagement with contemporary artistic circles in England.
Legacy
While specific legacy details of *Cymmer Abbey, near Dolgellau* are not highlighted, the painting contributes to the broader legacy of Samuel Henry Baker as a recorder of rural English and Welsh landscapes during the late 19th century.
Artist & collection
Artist
Samuel Henry Baker (1824–1909) was an English landscape artist. He was a member of the Royal Birmingham Society of Artists (RBSA) and the Royal Society of Painter-Etchers and Engravers (RE). He painted rural landscape…
