Gwyneth Willitt - Contemporary Watercolour South Stack Lighthouse, Holyhead

Description

A watercolour and body colour view along the cliffs to South Stack Lighthouse, built on the summit of a small island off the north-west coast of Holy Island, Anglesey, Wales. It was built in 1809 to warn ships of the dangerous rocks below. Presented in a cream card mount. Inscribed with the location to the lower-left edge. Signed to the lower-right edge. On watercolour paper.

Condition

The upper-left edge of the mount is slightly ragged. Otherwise in fine condition.

Size

24 x 32.7cm (9.4" x 12.9")

Collection Information

Prolific in both her local area and beyond, the Welsh artist Gwyneth Willitt is a member of the Conwy Valley Art Society and devotes most of her time to working in oils and watercolours. Covering a wide array of subjects including prominent Welsh landmarks, still life, and the British coastline, as well as Scottish and Canadian landscapes, Willitt has a characterful approach to form and palette.

Her vibrant style includes both realist and more impressionistic works. While many are signed, all are by the artist's hand.

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Location

Holyhead, Isle of Anglesey, Wales, United Kingdom, LL65