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The Bristol Company Copper Works, near Swansea

John George Wood1811

The National Library of Wales

The National Library of Wales
Aberystwyth, United Kingdom

Print by artist John George Wood depicting a view of the Bristol Company Copper Works, near Swansea. The copper works are positioned on the bank of the River Wye, for the easy of transport of goods and material. In the bottom right hand corner, a couple has been drawn standing, waving a boat farewell as it disappears down the river. This print is part of the National Library of Wales' Welsh Landscapes Collection. The collection holds around 14,000 prints dated between the mid-18th and the mid-19th century.

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  • Title: The Bristol Company Copper Works, near Swansea
  • Creator: John George Wood
  • Creator Lifespan: 1768/1838
  • Date Created: 1811
  • Date Published: 1811
  • Physical Location: The National Library of Wales
  • Location: Swansea, Wales
  • Location Created: London, England
  • Physical Dimensions: 237 x 303 mm
  • Original Language: English
  • Subject Keywords: Intaglio Prints; Industry; Bristol Company Copper Works; Swansea; Wales; Trade
  • Publisher: London : Jno. Geo. Wood
  • Rights: The National Library of Wales, 2002
  • External Link: View in NLW's Collections Viewer
  • Medium: Soft-ground etching, b&w
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