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Pont-y-Pair over the River Conway above Llanrwst in the County of Denbigh

Paul Sandby

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a stone bridge over a river with waterfalls. The perspective is from below the bridge, showcasing the water cascading over rocks. In the background, there are mountains and trees on both sides of the river. The painting features detailed brushstrokes capturing the textures of rocks and water. The color scheme is mainly sepia.

Artwork Details

Date
1776
Medium
etching, aquatint, and lift-ground aquatint with burnishing printed in brown on laid paper
Dimensions
12024 × 9226 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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