Who created "Pont Aberglaslyn"?

Pont Aberglaslyn was created by John Varley in 1812.

What medium is "Pont Aberglaslyn"?

Pont Aberglaslyn is watercolor over graphite on wove paper.

Is "Pont Aberglaslyn" in the public domain?

Yes, Pont Aberglaslyn is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

Pont Aberglaslyn

John Varley

1812

Medium

watercolor over graphite on wove paper

Dimensions

overall: 33.4 x 23.3 cm (13 1/8 x 9 3/16 in.)

Classification

Drawing

Department

CG-E

Museum

National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C.

Credit

Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund

Accession Number

1987.59.1

Art Historical Context

**Pont Aberglaslyn, Varley, 1812** Nestled in the dramatic landscapes of North Wales, John Varley's *Pont Aberglaslyn* captures the awe-inspiring Pont Aberglaslyn bridge spanning a turbulent gorge. Created in 1812, this watercolor over graphite on wove paper33.4 x 23.3 cm) exemplifies the era's fascination with nature's sublime power. Varley, a leading British watercolorist and influential teacher to artists like J.M.W. Turner and Richard Parkes Bonington, was renowned for his luminous depictions of Welsh scenery, drawn from direct observation during sketching tours. The artwork's technique ...

Pont Aberglaslyn

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