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Brecon on the River Usk, South Wales

John Varley, c. 1800

Courtesy Brecknock Museum & Art Gallery

John Varley exhibited this, his first watercolour – a painting of Peterborough Cathedral – at the Royal Academy at the age of 20. His subsequent works represent the transition between topographical drawing and the bolder manner of watercolour painting that is characteristic of the 19th century. This sketch went on to inspire the 1837 watercolour purchased in 2012 with assistance from the Art Fund.

More information

Title of artwork, date

Brecon on the River Usk, South Wales, c. 1800

Date supported

2016

Medium and material

watercolor over pencil

Dimensions

216 × 362cm

Grant

1000

Total cost

2500

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