Welsh Landscapes

 

19 October – 10 May 2014

 

Drawing upon the Library’s rich collection of topographical paintings and drawings.

 

The topography of Wales has always attracted artists in search of beautiful and striking scenery to draw and paint. The ruined castles and abbeys and rugged mountainous areas of Wales have been popular with artists and photographers through the centuries.

The Library’s prestigious Gregynog Gallery plays host to the rich collection of topographical paintings and drawings, showing responses to the landscape over the centuries. Focussing on the famous beauty spots which we are familiar with, alongside the industrial and urban views which now surround us, the artist’s perception of our ever-changing landscape can be seen here.

 

'Which would you choose?

J.C. Ibbetson, Return from Market - Castell Coch, c.1808

or

David Tress, A Bright Day (Pen Castell Coch), 2006

 

Our curators can't decide which view of Castell Coch to include in our forthcoming Welsh Landscape exhibition - can you help?'

The view with the most likes will be displayed in the exhibition next month.

Vote now on our Facebook page

 

 

Event -

 

6 November 2013: 1.15pm

 

A Drawing of Pembroke Castle by Richard Wilson (1713-1782) – Dr Paul Joyner Richard Wilson was a draughtsman of ingenuity and intelligence. This presentation focuses on his drawing style, works in some other collections and discuss the National Library's pencil drawing of Pembroke - done on the spot. Pembroke Castle is testament to the artist's intentions to create landscapes of Wales of the highest status.

 

Free admission by ticket - by phone, 01970 632548 or online