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Cŵn Gwyllt

Howell, Catrin

© Catrin Howell/Amgueddfa Cymru - Museum Wales
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Two wild dogs climb on top of each other as they try to escape the rising blue-green water of the sea. This is a reference to the legend of Cantre'r Gwaelod, a kingdom flooded by the waters of Cardigan Bay. The artist has captured the untamed spirit of the animals, which seem to be helping and not fighting each other.


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Details

Collection

Amgueddfa Cymru - Museum Wales

Item Number

NMW A 36595

Creation/Production

Howell, Catrin
Date: 2003

Acquisition

Purchase, 31/3/2003

Measurements

Height (cm): 69.2
Width (cm): 37.5
Depth (cm): 15
Height (in): 27
Width (in): 14
Depth (in): 5
Weight (gr): 2562.5

Techniques

modelled
forming
Applied Art
coiled
forming
Applied Art
assembled
forming
Applied Art

Material

stoneware
glaze

Location

In store
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  • Animals And Plants
  • Applied Art
  • Art And Design Movements
  • Blue
  • Ceramics
  • Concepts And Emotions
  • Craft
  • Dog
  • Howell, Catrin
  • Key Design Elements
  • Landscape Features
  • Legends
  • Loneliness
  • Mythology And Fantasy
  • Sea
  • Studio Ceramics

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