This site uses cookies to improve your experience. View our Cookie Policy
Preferences

Cookie Preferences

Essential

These cookies are absolutely essential for our website to function properly.

 

Cookies that measure website use

We use Google Analytics to measure how you use the website so we can improve it based on user needs.

 

Cookies that help with communications and marketing

These cookies may be set by third party websites and do things like measure how you view YouTube videos.

 
 
View our Cookie Policy
×

Image filter options
This is a new website and is still being developed.
Artworks Themes
Projects & Exhibitions Cynfas Articles Learn
About Us Contact Us
Cy
Artworks Themes Projects & Exhibitions Cynfas Articles Learn About Us Contact Us
Previous Artwork Next Artwork

Farmers, Cwm Nantlle

WILLIAMS, Kyffin
Farmers, Cwm Nantlle
Image: © Llyfrgell Genedlaethol Cymru - The National Library of Wales / Amgueddfa Cymru - Museum Wales
 Zoom

In this painting by Kyffin Williams we see two farmers in discussion. Grey clouds have appeared above their heads and dark colours and thick paint, typical of the artist's style, have been used. What might these farmers be discussing?

With significant changes in the farming industry over the years, as well as depression and anxiety affecting many farmers and their families, this work reminds us how important it is to chat and seek support from those around us.


We have a duty of care to all our audiences. This website draws on legacy collections data. We recognise that some of this information may be outdated or discriminatory and we're currently working to review our records. If you have any questions or comments on an artwork, please contact us.

Copyright statement provided by Amgueddfa Cymru – Museum Wales

Details


Collection

Amgueddfa Cymru – Museum Wales

Item Number

NMW A 2616

Creation/Production

WILLIAMS, Kyffin
1918-2006
Role: Artist
Period: 1947

Measurements

Height (cm): 51.2
Width (cm): 61.2
Height (in): 20
Width (in): 24

Material

Oil

Location

In store
More

Tags


  • Active In The 21St Century
  • Agriculture
  • Fine Art
  • Man
  • Mountains
  • Painting
  • Valleys Re-Told

Share


More like this


Amgueddfa Cymru - National Museum
Third Sidereal Series I
STEPHENSON, Ian
© Estate of Ian Stephenson/Amgueddfa Cymru - Museum Wales
Amgueddfa Cymru - National Museum
Dynevor Castle
LUXFORD, Elizabeth
By permission of Amgueddfa Cymru — Museum Wales
Amgueddfa Cymru - National Museum
Landscape
WILSON, Richard (after)
WHESSELL, John
By permission of Amgueddfa Cymru — Museum Wales
Amgueddfa Cymru - National Museum
Visitations 1
GOBLE, Anthony
© Anthony Goble/Amgueddfa Cymru - Museum Wales
Amgueddfa Cymru - National Museum
Man carrying meat. Antigua, Guatemala
HOEPKER Thomas
© DACS 2025/Amgueddfa Cymru - Museum Wales
Amgueddfa Cymru - National Museum
Black Cot & Latex Glove
RHYS JAMES, Shani
© Shani Rhys James. All Rights Reserved. DACS 2025/Amgueddfa Cymru - Museum Wales
Amgueddfa Cymru - National Museum
Etroits, La Gonave. Haiti
WEBB, Alex
© Alex Webb / Magnum Photos / Amgueddfa Cymru - Museum Wales
Amgueddfa Cymru - National Museum
Robert Kennedy funeral train, USA
FUSCO Paul
© Paul Fusco / Magnum Photos / Amgueddfa Cymru - Museum Wales
Amgueddfa Cymru - National Museum
Imaginary CD cover for Sahar, Caspian Sea, Mahmoudabad
TAVAKOLIAN Newsha
© Newsha Tavakolian / Magnum Photos / Amgueddfa Cymru - Museum Wales
Amgueddfa Cymru - National Museum
The Barge
LEGROS, Alphonse
By permission of Amgueddfa Cymru — Museum Wales
Amgueddfa Cymru - National Museum
Llangollen and Dinas Bran
IBBETSON, Julius Caesar
By permission of Amgueddfa Cymru — Museum Wales
Amgueddfa Cymru - National Museum
Relaxing on the beach. Santa Monica. California, USA
HURN David
© David Hurn / Magnum Photos / Amgueddfa Cymru - Museum Wales
Amgueddfa Cymru - National Museum
Watch Tower
MACKLEY, George
© George Mackley/Amgueddfa Cymru - Museum Wales
Amgueddfa Cymru - National Museum
Caernarvon Castle
VARLEY, John
By permission of Amgueddfa Cymru — Museum Wales
Amgueddfa Cymru - National Museum
A hairdresser. Naples. Italy
HURN David
© David Hurn / Magnum Photos / Amgueddfa Cymru - Museum Wales
Amgueddfa Cymru - National Museum
Julie & Neil. Barry Island, Wales
HURN David
© David Hurn / Magnum Photos / Amgueddfa Cymru - Museum Wales
Amgueddfa Cymru - National Museum
An Icelandic Farm
SORRELL, Alan
© Alan Sorrell/Amgueddfa Cymru - Museum Wales
Amgueddfa Cymru - National Museum
Tenby
POCOCK, Nicholas
By permission of Amgueddfa Cymru — Museum Wales
Amgueddfa Cymru - National Museum
The Original Dog Beach in San Diego, CA is nationally famous and one of the first official leash-free beaches in the United States. California, USA
HURN David
© David Hurn / Magnum Photos / Amgueddfa Cymru - Museum Wales
Amgueddfa Cymru - National Museum
Phenomena for a haven
JENKINS, Paul
© Paul Jenkins/ADAGP, Paris and DACS, London 2025/Amgueddfa Cymru - Museum Wales

  • Artworks
  • Themes
  • Projects & Exhibitions
  • Cynfas Articles
  • Learn

The Website

  • About Us
  • Accessibility
  • FAQ
  • Copyright
  • Cookies Policy

Connect with us

  • Contact Us
  • Instagram @celfarycyd
× ❮ ❯