Ebbw Vale at night
PIPER, John
The drama of this scene is heightened by the darkness of a night scene. From 1936 Piper painted all around Wales, finding inspiration in land, buildings and industrial views. Ebbw Vale has a long industrial history, manufacturing iron, steel and coal. The steelworks were still operating at the time of this painting, but were closed and demolished in 1970.
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Collection
Amgueddfa Cymru – Museum Wales
Item Number
NMW A 2145
Creation/Production
PIPER, John
Date: 1956
Acquisition
Gift, 21/11/1978
Given by Dr. Kathleen Williams
Techniques
Oil on canvas
Techniques (fine art)
Art dept - fine
Fine Art - painting
Material
Oil
Canvas
Location
In store
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