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Swansea copper works

COTMAN, John Sell

© Amgueddfa Cymru - Museum Wales
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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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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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Tags

  • Architecture And Buildings
  • Chimney
  • Communities And Society
  • Copper Works
  • Cotman, John Sell
  • Fine Art
  • Industrial Landscape
  • Industry And Work
  • Landscape Features
  • Valleys Re-Told
  • Watercolour
  • Works On Paper

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