Fine Art Print : Chapel building, Penyrorsedd, North Wales
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Chapel building, Penyrorsedd, North Wales
A large chapel building at Penyrorsedd in the Nantlle Valley, Caernarvonshire (now Gwynedd), North Wales, with a ramshackle stone wall and what looks like an old iron bedstead in the foreground. The chapel is too large for the small population of the area, made even smaller since the nearby slate quarry closed down
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Media ID 4471807
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Bedstead Caernarvonshire Chapel Gwynedd Iron Mine Mining Nantlle Penyrorsedd Population Quarry Quarrying Ramshackle Slate Work Men Depopulation
20"x16" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Discover the timeless beauty of North Wales with our exquisite Fine Art Print of Chapel building at Penyrorsedd, available in the Media Storehouse collection. This evocative image, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, transports you to the picturesque Nantlle Valley in Caernarvonshire (now Gwynedd). The grandeur of the chapel stands in stark contrast to the ramshackle stone wall and an old iron bedstead in the foreground, creating a scene that is both serene and intriguing. Bring this captivating piece of history into your home and let its charm inspire you every day.
20x16 image printed on 26x22 Fine Art Rag Paper with 3" (76mm) white border. Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 300gsm 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions.
Our fine art prints are high-quality prints made using a paper called Photo Rag. This 100% cotton rag fibre paper is known for its exceptional image sharpness, rich colors, and high level of detail, making it a popular choice for professional photographers and artists. Photo rag paper is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print. If you can afford to spend more on a higher quality paper, then Photo Rag is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print.
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 40.6cm x 50.8cm (16" x 20")
Estimated Product Size is 55.9cm x 66cm (22" x 26")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative photograph captures the haunting beauty and historical significance of Penyrorsedd Chapel in North Wales, nestled in the picturesque Nantlle Valley of Gwynedd. The imposing chapel, with its grand stone walls and intricate architectural details, stands in stark contrast to the ramshackle stone wall and what appears to be an old iron bedstead in the foreground. Once a place of worship for the local community, the chapel's size and grandeur now seem out of place in this sparsely populated area, made even smaller since the nearby slate quarry closed down. The Nantlle Valley was once a bustling hub of industrial activity, with Penyrorsedd and the surrounding areas home to thousands of workers and their families. The men would toil long hours in the quarry, extracting slate to fuel the demands of the growing industrial revolution. However, the closure of the quarry marked the beginning of a slow and steady depopulation of the area, leaving behind only the remnants of its once thriving community. The chapel, a testament to the area's rich history, now stands as a silent witness to the passing of time and the changing landscape of the valley. Its grandeur and size serve as a reminder of the once thriving industrial class that called this area home, and the hardworking men and women who built their lives and communities around the quarry. The old iron bedstead in the foreground adds an air of melancholy to the scene, symbolizing the passing of an era and the fading memories of a bygone age.
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