2-982-498 - The Print Collector/Heritage Images

"Welsh River Scenery" - painted by F. W. Hulme, 1858. 'The accompanying Engraving is after a clever picture by F. W. Hulme, which was exhibited at the National Institution a season or two ago, when it was much and deservedly admired. Welsh river scenery is a favourite school with this judicious painter, who, in such spots, always enters fully into all the spirit of the situation, in which a romantic wildness and a grand colour are associated. The little River Llugwy winds its tortuous way through rocky chasms, occasionally shaded by primeval trees, but sparkling still in response to every stray ray of sunshine, and here and there crossed by a bridge of rude construction. Such is the description of scenery Mr. Hulme has chosen for the exercise of his talent in the present picture, and most successfully has he realised it upon his canvas. The truthfulness of the representation will, we doubt not, be recognised by many a tourist in these delightful regions in this season of travel'. From "Illustrated London News", 1858.