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Swansea copper works

COTMAN, John Sell
Swansea copper works
Image: By permission of 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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Details

Collection

Amgueddfa Cymru – Museum Wales

Item Number

NMW A 17410

Creation/Production

COTMAN, John Sell
1782-1842
Role: Artist
Period: 1800 ca

Measurements

Height (cm): 36
Width (cm): 27

Material

Pencil
Paper
Watercolour

Location

In store
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Tags

  • Chimney
  • Copper Works
  • Fine Art
  • Industrial Landscape
  • Valleys Re-Told
  • Watercolour
  • Works On Paper

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