Gwynedd, 1853
Black chalk and watercolour, on Scotch paper
21 x 37.2 cm
David Cox often travelled to Wales and frequently portrayed the mountains of North Wales throughout his career.
This rapid watercolour sketch was most likely completed on the spot. Cox increasingly used ‘Scotch paper’, a type of wrapping paper, during his later years. The irregular, rough texture was perfect for this type of scene, which depicts the wild and untamed side of nature.
Gifted 2015 (No. 2015.4)
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