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A Grand View of Snowdon

Thomas Girtin, c. 1799

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.

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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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