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Origin
unknown
Artist's Lifespan
unknown
Artist Biographical Information
Richard Wilson was an influential Welsh landscape painter who worked in Britain and Italy. He is recognized as a pioneer in British art of landscape for its own sake and was described in the Welsh Academy Encyclopedia of Wales as the "most distinguished painters Wales has ever produced and the first to appreciate the aesthetic possibilities of his country." Many of his paintings were commissions from landowners seeking classical portrayals of their estates. Wilson was one of the founding members of the Royal Academy of Art in London.
Accession #
AG.2012.244
Date of Acquisition
2012
Circa Date
19th century
Medium
oil on canvas
Dimensions
12"x17" (14"x 20")
Location
45/2516
Signature
LR
Collection
Wells Fargo
Framing
yes
Condition
good