Swansea copper works
COTMAN, John Sell
© Amgueddfa Cymru - Museum Wales
In the 19th century, Swansea was the world leading centre for copper smelting. The copperworks helped the city establish itself as a powerhouse of the Industrial Revolution.
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Details
Collection
Amgueddfa Cymru - Museum Wales
Item Number
NMW A 17410
Creation/Production
COTMAN, John Sell
Date: 1800 ca
Acquisition
Bequest, 11/12/1953
Measurements
Height (cm): 36
Width (cm): 27
Techniques
watercolour and pencil on paper
Material
pencil
Paper
watercolour
Location
In store
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