Artwork
Maesincla Road, near Caernarvon
Maesincla Road, near Caernarvon is an oil painting by the Impressionist artist Samuel Maurice Jones. It dates from 1895 and is held in the collection of the National Library of Wales.
About this work
Overview
Samuel Maurice Jones, a Welsh painter active in the late 19th century, produced the oil work *Maesincla Road, near Caernarvon* in 1895. The composition depicts a tranquil country lane set among rolling hills, with a stone bridge spanning a shallow stream, a solitary figure walking in the distance, and waterfowl gliding nearby. The painting is part of the National Library of Wales collection.
Subject & Meaning
The scene presents a modest rural landscape typical of North Wales, emphasizing the harmony between human movement and the natural environment. The lone pedestrian and the calm waterfowl suggest a peaceful, everyday moment, while the winding road and gentle hills evoke a sense of timeless pastoral continuity.
Technique & Style
Jones employs a restrained palette of muted greens, earth tones, and soft blues, applying smooth brushwork that blends light and shadow without harsh edges. The oil medium allows for subtle glazing, building thin layers that give the surface a delicate atmospheric quality reminiscent of the English picturesque tradition.
History & Provenance
Created in 1895, the painting reflects Jones’s later period when he began working in oil alongside his more frequent watercolours. It entered the National Library of Wales’s holdings, where it remains accessible for study, illustrating the artist’s contribution to Welsh landscape art of the era.
Artist & collection
Artist
Samuel Maurice Jones R.C.A. (1853 – 30 December 1932) was a Welsh landscape painter and illustrator, particularly active in North Wales. Working principally in watercolour, Jones made numerous studies and paintings of…
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