Also known as 'Near Beddgelert'. The artist visited North Wales twice in 1798 and 1800 and worked up his sketches. He uses a restricted palette to emphasise the grandeur of the landscape.
More information
Title of artwork, date
A Grand View of Snowdon, c. 1799
Date supported
2001
Medium and material
Watercolour over pencil on laid paper
Dimensions
60.9 x 91.4 cm
Grant
70000
Total cost
300000
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