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Although undated, the present drawing must date from Webber's 1791 tour of North Wales. Lake Bala is a short distance from Bont Newydd (see lot 44), and was another key location on a picturesque tour of Wales at that time.
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The sheet is not laid down but is tipped into a supporting sheet and hinged into a non-acidic mount. There is some slight surface dirt in places, but the sheet is in very good condition overall, the medium is good and the sheet reads well.
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Lot 56Sale 21183
View of Lake Bala and Aran Mountains, North WalesJOHN WEBBER, R.A. (LONDON 1750-1793)Estimate: GBP 3,000 - 5,000
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