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Something brewing out at sea
Artist's Catalogue No: 1032
Watercolour & gouache on paper
Image size 50.8 x 72.5 cms
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Note from the Artist: These are ruined mine working buildings on the north coast of Cornwall at Botallack. There was tin mining in this area from at least the 17th century, and by the 18th century this particular mine had become one of the most famous. It continued in use until closure in 1895, after which there were a few attempts to reopen it, but it closed for good in February 1914. The workings extended for a considerable distance under the sea.
Sheep in shade, Carreg Cennan, Wales
Artist's Catalogue No: 1031
Watercolour & gouache on paper
Image size 40.6 x 50.8 cms
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Note from the Artist: The ruins of Carreg Cennan Castle stand three miles south-east of Llandeilo, perched at the top of an inland cliff at the west end of the Black Mountain. It is one of my favourite castles, largely because of its spectacular situation. On approaching from the south, as here, the cliff and the sizeable valley in front of it are not immediately obvious, and can come as something of a surprise. As it stands today the castle is the result of rebuilding, probably in the 1280s and the following decades, by the invading English following the wars conducted against the Welsh by King Edward I. There had, however, been a Welsh Castle here before which the English occupied and repaired before beginning their new work. After the early fourteenth century no major alterations were made, only repair works, so the castle is an unaltered survival from the period 1280-1330. It is now in the care of CADW.
Carreg Cennan, Wales, from the south-east
Artist's Catalogue No: 1030
Watercolour & gouache on paper
Image size 52.0 x 71.0 cms
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Note from the Artist: The ruins of Carreg Cennan Castle stand three miles south-east of Llandeilo, perched at the top of an inland cliff at the west end of the Black Mountain. It is one of my favourite castles, largely because of its spectacular situation, which is evident from this vantage point. As it stands today the castle is the result of rebuilding, probably in the 1280s and the following decades, by the invading English following the wars conducted against the Welsh by King Edward I. There had, however, been a Welsh Castle here before which the English occupied and repaired before beginning their new work. After the early fourteenth century no major alterations were made, only repair works, so the castle is an unaltered survival from the period 1280-1330. It is now in the care of CADW.
Devizes from Potterne Field, Wiltshire
Artist's Catalogue No: 1028
Watercolour & gouache on paper
Image size 41.2 x 52.0 cms
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Note from the Artist: Devizes is a town that is located right in the middle of Wiltshire. It has a once important castle, now almost entirely obscured by the 19th century "castle" built on top, and not accessible to the public. The outer part of the extensive castle enclosure eventually became the town centre, with the street pattern still clearly determined by the medieval defences. St John's church (see Paintings for Sale, Gallery 3) was inside the inner bailey of the castle and may have originally been the castle chapel. Although the town has grown it is still possible to get out into open countryside nearby, such as the field which provided the viewpoint for this picture.