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Seascape: Criccieth

Oil Painting
late 19th century (painted)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Frederick William Hayes was a landscape painter who usually painted in locations in Wales or Scotland known for their picturesque qualities. This seascape at Criccieth, North Wales, is typical, although the narrow horizontal format is unusual in his oeuvre.


Object details

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Object type
Parts
This object consists of 2 parts.

  • Oil Paintings
  • Frame
TitleSeascape: Criccieth
Materials and techniques
Oil on paper laid on canvas
Brief description
Oil Painting, 'Seascape - Criccieth', Frederick William Hayes, late 19th century
Physical description
A seascape showing the ruins of Criccieth castle.
Dimensions
  • Approx. height: 7in
  • Approx. width: 23.75in
Dimensions taken from Summary catalogue of British Paintings, Victoria and Albert Museum, 1973
Credit line
Given by Mrs Hayes
Object history
Given by Mrs Hayes, 1921.
Subjects depicted
Place depicted
Summary
Frederick William Hayes was a landscape painter who usually painted in locations in Wales or Scotland known for their picturesque qualities. This seascape at Criccieth, North Wales, is typical, although the narrow horizontal format is unusual in his oeuvre.
Bibliographic reference
Taken from Departmental Circulation Register 1921
Collection
Accession number
CIRC.206-1921

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Record createdJune 8, 2006
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