Artwork
Llanberis, North Wales
Llanberis, North Wales is a watercolor work on paper by the British Romanticist artist Samuel Jackson. It dates from 1820 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Overview
Samuel Jackson's 1820 watercolour, Llanberis, North Wales, captures a rugged mountain landscape in North Wales, emphasizing natural beauty and subtle human presence.
Subject & Meaning
The painting portrays Llanberis' dramatic terrain, with steep cliffs, rocky outcrops, and a winding road leading to a distant stone tower, set amidst grazing sheep and a meandering river, juxtaposing wilderness with a hint of human activity.
Technique & Style
Jackson employed watercolour to softly render the landscape, prioritizing earthy tones and capturing the play of light on mountain textures, resulting in a muted, naturalistic depiction.
History & Provenance
Created in 1820, the work's provenance is not detailed here, though its style aligns with early 19th-century British watercolour traditions.
Context
Part of a broader 19th-century British artistic focus on landscapes, Llanberis reflects the era's appreciation for the sublime in natural environments, potentially influenced by the Romantic movement.
Legacy
While specific impact is undocumented, the piece contributes to the body of early 19th-century British watercolours, with similarities to works found in institutions like the Victoria and Albert Museum.
Artist & collection
Artist
Samuel Jackson painted quiet British landscapes in watercolour, mostly around Bristol and Wales between 1820 and 1869.
View in the Pass of Llanberis, Wales
River scene: cattle in shallows
Lake scene with mountains
Capel Curig, North Wales
View of Snowdon
Road leading to Pont Aberglaslyn: View looking into the Vale of Festiniog, North Wales
Langdale Pikes in Cumbria
On the river Mawddach, Merionethshire, with Cader Idris in the distance
Ghirimeer on the Upper Lake of Killarney