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Ebbw Vale

BURRA, Edward

© Edward Burra/Amgueddfa Cymru - Museum Wales
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Artist Edward Burra was diagnosed with chronic arthritis as a teenager. Finding oil paints too heavy, he worked exclusively with watercolours instead.

Through his manipulation of the paints, Burra drew out vibrant colours and breathed new life into a medium that was often seen as old-fashioned.

This work situates the Ebbw Vale steelworks within a surreal and sprawling landscape.


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Details

Collection

Amgueddfa Cymru - Museum Wales

Item Number

NMW A 14222

Creation/Production

BURRA, Edward
Date: 1973

Acquisition

Purchase, 13/12/1984

Measurements

Height (cm): 92.5
Width (cm): 151

Techniques

watercolour on paper
drawings and watercolours
Fine Art - works on paper

Material

watercolour
Paper

Location

In store
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Tags

  • Architecture And Buildings
  • Art And Design Movements
  • Burra, Edward
  • Chimney
  • Fine Art
  • Industrial Landscape
  • Landscape
  • Landscape Features
  • Post 1945
  • Terraced House
  • Valley
  • Watercolour
  • Works On Paper

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