The artwork, titled “On the Moors, near Bettws-y-Coed,” was created by David Cox in 1853. It belongs to the Romanticism art movement and is categorized under the genre of cloudscape.
In this evocative piece, Cox masterfully captures the rugged and atmospheric landscape of the moors near Bettws-y-Coed. The foreground features a lone cow standing amidst the wild, untamed terrain, accentuating the sense of solitude. The moors are depicted with a mix of green and brown hues, adding depth and texture to the scene. The expansive sky dominates the composition, characterized by dramatic, sweeping rain clouds that hint at an impending downpour. The use of fluid brushstrokes and a muted color palette enhances the somber mood of the artwork, reflecting the Romantic fascination with nature’s sublime and tumultuous beauty.
