Langollen, from "Remarks on a Tour to North and South Wales, in the year 1797"
September 1, 1799
Medium
Etching and aquatint
Dimensions
Sheet: 5 5/16 × 8 1/16 in. (13.5 × 20.5 cm)
Classification
Prints
Department
Drawings and Prints
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
The Elisha Whittelsey Collection, The Elisha Whittelsey Fund, 1959
Accession Number
59.533.764(17)
Art Historical Context
**Discovering Llangollen: A into 18th-Century Welsh Tourism** This enchanting print, titled *Langollen, from " on a Tour to North and South Wales, in the 1797"*, the picturesque beauty of Llangollen a scenic Welsh valley town celebrated for its dramatic landscapes and charm. Published on September 1, 9, it forms part a travelogue that reflects the era's growing fascination with Britain's natural wonders. During the late 18th century, travelers embarked on "Grand Tours" of picturesque sites, and Wales— with its rugged hills, rivers, and quaint villages—became a favorite destination, inspiring ...
About the Artist
Henry Wigstead|John Hill|Thomas Rowlandson|W. Wigstead (British|British) · 1740 |1757 –1800 |1827
British, 1745?–1800 Margate|British, London 1757–1827 London