Figures in a wooded lane leading to Bettws-y-Coed church

细节

David Cox, Sen., O.W.S. (1783-1859)
Figures in a wooded lane leading to Bettws-y-Coed church
black chalk and brown wash
9¾ x 7 in. (24.7 x 17.8 cm.)

来源

with Spink-Leger, London.

出版

G. Bauer, David Cox: 1783-1859, Précurseur des Impressionistes?, Anthèse, 2000, p. 126, illustrated in colour.

展览

London, Spink-Leger, 'Air and distance, storm and sunshine' Pictures, watercolours and drawings by David Cox, March 1999, no. 18, illustrated in colour.

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拍品专文

There is a similar drawing from almost the same viewpoint in a sketchbook in Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery. The underdrawing and handling of the medium are typical of Cox's later drawings. Bettws-y-Coed was Cox's base from where he made his numerous Welsh tours from 1844 until his death.