The Snowdon Range from near Capel CurigAlfred Oliver · 1920
Contemporary Realism
1920
46.0 x 83.0 cm
Gwynedd Museum And Art Gallery
Alfred Oliver (1868 – 1943)
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About this artwork
- Title: The Snowdon Range from near Capel Curig
- Artist: Alfred Oliver
- Year: 1920
- Original dimensions: 46.0 x 83.0 cm
- Format: Panoramic
- Copyright status: Public domain
- Where to see it: Gwynedd Museum And Art Gallery
- Corpus context: landscape as reflection, documenting welsh terrain
- Main color: Espresso
- Keywords: capel curig, rural scene, oil painting art
Questions & Answers
Who is the artist behind "The Snowdon Range from near Capel Curig"?
"The Snowdon Range from near Capel Curig" was created by Alfred Oliver. The information on this page describes Alfred Oliver's original work.
When was "The Snowdon Range from near Capel Curig" made?
"The Snowdon Range from near Capel Curig" dates from 1920. The date places the work within Alfred Oliver's career and its era.
How does the subject of "The Snowdon Range from near Capel Curig" relate to Alfred Oliver's usual themes?
Among Alfred Oliver's recorded themes - turner's landscape influence, welsh identity & pride, romantic sublime nature, rural british life", landscape as reflection, early 20th century vision, documenting welsh terrain, part of a regional series - "The Snowdon Range from near Capel Curig" brings its own focus on mountain landscape, welsh scenery, rural wales, roadscape, tranquility, nature view, british countryside, scenic route.
How is the color composition of "The Snowdon Range from near Capel Curig" by Alfred Oliver built?
The color composition of "The Snowdon Range from near Capel Curig" by Alfred Oliver combines a statement contrast with a softly mixed palette harmony.
What was Alfred Oliver's age when "The Snowdon Range from near Capel Curig" was created?
When "The Snowdon Range from near Capel Curig" was created in 1920, Alfred Oliver - born in 1868 - was 52 years old.
Where does "The Snowdon Range from near Capel Curig" fall in Alfred Oliver's career?
"The Snowdon Range from near Capel Curig" belongs to the Mature Period of Alfred Oliver's career. This classification relates the work to the artist's development.
Are the colors of "The Snowdon Range from near Capel Curig" by Alfred Oliver vivid or muted?
The colors of "The Snowdon Range from near Capel Curig" by Alfred Oliver show a subtle color saturation with a balanced intensity.