Artwork
Tri chedyrn Cymru
Tri chedyrn Cymru is an oil painting by the British Romanticist artist William Williams. It dates from 1869 and is held in the collection of the National Library of Wales.
About this work
Overview
Tri chedyrn Cymru is a portrait painting executed in oil by William Williams in 1869, featuring three prominent figures standing together against a subdued background.
Subject & Meaning
The painting portrays Christmas Evans, John Elias, and William Williams of Wern, all notable individuals, with their somber expressions and formal attire suggesting a depiction of respect and gravity. The inclusion of Evans' lifespan below his name may imply a posthumous tribute or a mark of historical record.
Technique & Style
Characterized by a soft, brown oval background, the work focuses attention on the three subjects in dark, formal attire, highlighted by white collars. The overall composition conveys a sense of solemnity and unity among the portrayed individuals.
History & Provenance
Created in 1869 by William Williams, the painting is currently part of the collection at the National Library of Wales, indicating its cultural and historical significance to the institution.
Context
Given the subjects' identities as presumably influential figures (with further context on William Williams of Wern suggested for deeper understanding), the painting may reflect a moment of cultural, religious, or intellectual convergence among them, though specific contextual details are not provided.
Legacy
While the painting's broader impact or exhibition history is not detailed, its preservation at the National Library of Wales suggests it is valued for its historical and possibly cultural significance, particularly in a Welsh context.
Artist & collection
Artist
British portrait painter who worked in oil during the late 1700s. His canvases usually show a single sitter in quiet poses, often dressed in dark coats and white collars. In our gallery you’ll find his Portrait of a…
Portrait of a Boy, Probably of the Crossfield Family
Mr John Thomas Edwards (c.1869–1943)
Reverend Herber Evans (1836–1896), DD
Margaret Hughes of Plas Bach, Bodorgan
John Roberts (1804–1884), Brother of Samuel Roberts of Llanbrynmair
Reverend E. Herbert Evans of Carnarvon (1836–1896)
Reverend J. G. Morris of Newport, Pembrokeshire (1833–1919)
Reverend Dr William Edwards (1848–1929)
