The Union of the Wye with the Severn from Chepstow, from "Remarks on a Tour to North and South Wales, in the year 1797" 1799

John Hill's 1799 engraving "The Union of the Wye with the Severn from Chepstow" depicts a panoramic view of the confluence of the Wye and Severn rivers in Wales. The scene is characterized by its vastness, with a distant horizon, rolling hills, and a meandering river flowing through a lush landscape. This print was originally included in a collection of illustrations for Hill's travelogue "Remarks on a Tour to North and South Wales, in the year 1797," offering viewers a glimpse of the picturesque beauty of the region. The work's emphasis on landscape and its inclusion in a travelogue aligns it with the popular 18th-century genre of picturesque landscape art.