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Ruins of the Cistercian Abbey of Basingwerk
John Warwick SmithBetween 1784 and 1806
The National Library of Wales
Aberystwyth, United Kingdom
'Ruins of the Cistercian Abbey of Basingwerk above the Dee near Holywell built about the year 1131, Flintshire.'
John 'Warwick' Smith (1749-1831) was amongst the most famous watercolourists of his day. Between 1784 and 1806 he frequently visited Wales and became increasingly enchanted by the country. The National Library's collections contain 162 of his watercolour works which are based on his travels in Wales.
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- Title: Ruins of the Cistercian Abbey of Basingwerk
- Creator: John Warwick Smith (1749-1831)
- Date Created: Between 1784 and 1806
- Location: Basingwerk Abbey, Maes-glas, Holywell, Flintshire, Wales
- Location Created: Basingwerk Abbey, Maes-glas, Holywell, Flintshire, Wales
- Type: Painting
- External Link: View in NLW's Collections viewer, John Warwick Smith in NLW's Digital Gallery
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