View Up Neath River from the House at Briton Ferry in Glamorgan Shire, from Twelve Views in Aquatinta from Drawings taken on the Spot in South Wales 1773 - 1775

This aquatint print by Paul Sandby, created between 1773 and 1775, depicts a scenic view of the River Neath in Glamorgan Shire, Wales. The artwork is part of a series called “Twelve Views in Aquatinta from Drawings taken on the Spot in South Wales” which showcased the beauty of the Welsh landscape. The print, housed at the Art Institute of Chicago, captures the picturesque setting with a detailed portrayal of foliage and a river winding through a valley. This artwork is a fine example of the romanticism that infused 18th-century landscape art, as it evokes a sense of tranquility and natural beauty.