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'Carmarthen Quay' by B. Archibald Lewis, 1899 (watercolour)
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| Title | 'Carmarthen Quay' by B. Archibald Lewis, 1899 (watercolour) |
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| Description | B. A. Lewis (1857-1946) was a talented amateur artist. Benjamin Archibald Lewis was born in Carmarthen and his home town was always his favourite subject. He trained as a gas engineer - hence his affectionate nickname 'Lewis the Gas', although he was also known as B.A. Following a period of time working in South Africa, he returned to Carmarthen in 1894 and held the post of manager of the Gas Company until his retirement. B.A. Lewis' practice was to rise early to paint scenes of the river Tywi or Carmarthen's quayside before returning to the Gas Works and starting work. He was a prolific artist and he also found time to study part time at Carmarthen School of Art during the 1890s. Watercolour. Dimensions: 38cm x 46 cm. |
| Item URL | https://www.peoplescollection.wales/items/8869 |
| Date | 1899 |
| Community archive | People's Collection Wales |
| Subject |
'Crafts' 'Landscape Views' 'Waterways and Shipping' Paintings Ships |
| Level | Item |
| Author | Gathering The Jewels |
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