A vast apocalyptic painting illustrating Gray's Pindaric Ode 'The Bard,' founded on a Welsh tradition that Edward I ordered all the Bards to be put to death when he conquered Wales.
More information
Title of artwork, date
The Bard, c. 1817
Date supported
1951
Medium and material
Oil
Dimensions
213 x 155 cm
Grant
125
Total cost
250
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