Clifton Rocks
British (English) School
Category
Art / Oil paintings
Date
1730 - 1769
Materials
Oil on canvas
Measurements
476 x 368 mm (18 3/4 x 14 1/2 in)
Place of origin
England
Order this imageCollection
Erddig, Wrexham
NT 1151349
Summary
Oil painting on canvas, Clifton Rocks, British (English) School, mid 18th century. An upright view of the river and rocks, a boat in the centre (possibly a fragment of a larger picture).
Provenance
Given by Philip Yorke III (1905-1978) along with the estate, house and contents to the National Trust in 1973 In undated Erddig early 19th century (circa 1820 at time of cleaning) inventory as; 'View of Clifton Rocks - Wilson' and thence by descent.
Credit line
Erddig, The Yorke Collection (National Trust)
Marks and inscriptions
Recto: 'WILSON' (on frame)
Makers and roles
British (English) School, artist previously catalogued as attributed to Richard Wilson (Penegoes 1714 - Mold 1782), artist
References
Erddig 1800-29 Inventory of contents of Erddig, 1800-1829, "View of Clifton Rocks - Wilson"