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Med vsemi originali, ki jih je pustil William Roos, je najbolj znan John Thomas (1847), ki se nahaja v kolekciji Llyfrgell Genedlaethol Cymru / The National Library of Wales, Aberystwyth. Takoj za njima sta Christmas Evans (1820) in Hugh Thomas (1783–1848) (1847). Naš katalog vsebuje 33 del umetnika William Roos; galerija je ohranila 33 del, ki jih svet najbolj oboževa, odlikovanih z datumom nastanka, pripadajočim muzajem in zgodbojo.
In this circular portrait from 1847, we encounter a young man whose gaze meets ours with a calm, steady composure. He is rendered with a soft realism that favors character over artifice. His dark hair is parted to the side, framing a face marked by a light beard and a subtle, almost imperceptible smile. There is a stillness here, a sense of a moment caught in the quietude of a…
In this portrait, William Roos captures the likeness of Christmas Evans, a man whose voice once commanded the attention of Great Britain. The subject is a Welsh nonconformist minister and a prominent Nonconformist leader. He was a figure of significant spiritual weight, described by some as the greatest preacher the Baptists have ever had in Great Britain. The painting, created about 1820, focuses on the man behind the pulpit.
A formal portrait of Hugh Thomas, rendered in oil on canvas, captures the subject from the waist up. He is positioned in a three-quarter view, facing slightly toward the viewer’s left. The composition is centered, utilizing a dark, indistinct background to isolate the figure and direct all attention to the man's presence. His expression is calm and reserved, conveying a sense of social respectability through a steady, composed demeanor.
The portrait centers on the face of an elderly man, positioned in the upper portion of the canvas. His features are rendered through thick, textured impasto strokes that create a physical relief on the surface. The skin appears aged, marked by deep lines and a heavy application of paint. Dark tones dominate the color palette, establishing a somber atmosphere. Around the central figure, the background consists of a chaotic arrangement…
This formal, somber oil portrait presents a bust-length view of an elderly man, positioned centrally against a near-black, indistinct background. The composition is characterized by a highly restrained color palette, dominated by deep blacks and dark browns, which contrast with the warm flesh tones of the subject's face and the bright white of his cravat. The man is depicted wearing a dark coat and a prominent gold chain featuring two…
In Dic Aberdaron, William Roos presents a portrait of Richard Robert Jones, a man known to history by his nickname. A native of the parish of Aberdaron, Jones was the third of four children born to Robert Jones and Margret. His early life was defined by manual labor; the son of a carpenter, he attempted to follow his father's trade but proved a failed apprentice in boat building.
This portrait presents a gentleman in formal attire, captured in a moment of quiet, direct engagement. The subject faces the viewer with a steady gaze, his expression conveying a sense of composure and social standing. He is dressed in a dark suit jacket, accented by a chain from which circular medallions hang, signaling a position of importance or achievement. The composition is centered and tight, focusing entirely on the head…
In this 1865 oil portrait, we encounter Rev R S Williams of Dowlais, a man whose presence is felt through a careful study of light and shadow. The composition is a bust-length study, centering the viewer's attention on the subject's face and upper torso. There is a certain gravity in his expression, a somberness that suggests a life of significant responsibility. The lighting, directed from the upper left, carves his…
In this 1845 oil on canvas, William Roos captures a man defined by a quiet, composed presence. The subject, John Cox, is rendered with a focus on the subtle interplay of light and shadow across his features. A beard and mustache frame a face marked by a gentle smile, suggesting a temperament of warmth and stability. He is dressed in the formal attire of the mid-19th century, wearing a suit…
John Elias (1774–1841)1839
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Reverend Christmas Evans (1766–1838)1835
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Christmas Evans (1766–1838)1835 · Llyfrgell Genedlaethol Cymru / The National Library of Wales
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Half Length Portrait of a Woman1840 · Llyfrgell Genedlaethol Cymru / The National Library of Wales
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Still Life with Partridges1841
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Benjamin Roos of Parys1841 · Llyfrgell Genedlaethol Cymru / The National Library of Wales
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R. W. Price1845 · Llyfrgell Genedlaethol Cymru / The National Library of Wales
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Hugh Derfel Hughes (1816–1890)1844 · Llyfrgell Genedlaethol Cymru / The National Library of Wales
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Margaret Mary Thomas (d.1872)1847 · Llyfrgell Genedlaethol Cymru / The National Library of Wales
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Thomas Charles of Bala (1755–1814)1840 · Llyfrgell Genedlaethol Cymru / The National Library of Wales
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William Thomas (1825–1862)1847 · Llyfrgell Genedlaethol Cymru / The National Library of Wales
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Reverend John Jones of Tremadog1850 · Llyfrgell Genedlaethol Cymru / The National Library of Wales
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John Jones (Talhaiarn) (1810–1869)1851 · Llyfrgell Genedlaethol Cymru / The National Library of Wales
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Dic Aberdaron (Richard Robert Jones) (1780–1843)1850 · Llyfrgell Genedlaethol Cymru / The National Library of Wales
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Portrait of an Unidentified Cleric1850 · Llyfrgell Genedlaethol Cymru / The National Library of Wales
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Reverend William Morris (1783–1861)1849 · Llyfrgell Genedlaethol Cymru / The National Library of Wales
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Thomas Edwards (Twm o'r Nant) (1739–1810)1850 · Llyfrgell Genedlaethol Cymru / The National Library of Wales
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Mrs Elen Edwards1859 · Seiont ii Maritime Trust
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Portrait of an Unidentified Man1859 · Llyfrgell Genedlaethol Cymru / The National Library of Wales
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Reverend R. S. Williams of Dowlais (1833–1900)1865 · Llyfrgell Genedlaethol Cymru / The National Library of Wales
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Rev. Simon Lloyd of Plasyndre, BalaNational Library of Wales
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John DaviesNational Library of Wales
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David Owen, Dewi Wyn o Eifion (1784–1841)
Četiri teme, ki se v teh originalih najpogosteje ponavljajo, vsaka z svojim vrhunskim primerom.
3 muzejev, ki vsebujo največ slik na tej strani.
| Muzej | Mesto | Sloga William Roos | Slike iz tega seznama |
|---|---|---|---|
 Llyfrgell Genedlaethol Cymru / The National Library of Wales |
Aberystwyth | 22 | John Thomas, Hugh Thomas (1783–1848), Dewi Wyn o Eifion (Dafydd Owen) (1784–1841) |
 National Library of Wales |
Aberystwyth | 6 | Christmas Evans, Gutyn Peris, Dic Aberdaron |
 Seiont ii Maritime Trust |
Carnarvon | 1 | Mrs Elen Edwards |
Izberite desetletje, da si ogledate original, ki ga opredeljuje.
In this portrait, William Roos captures the likeness of Christmas Evans, a man whose voice once commanded the attention of Great Britain. The subject is a Welsh nonconformist minister and a prominent Nonconformist leader. He was a figure of significant spiritual weight, described by some as the greatest preacher the Baptists have ever had in Great Britain. The painting, created about 1820, focuses on the man behind the pulpit.
A portrait of John Elias, rendered in 1839, captures the likeness of a man central to the Welsh Methodist revival. Set against a dark, indeterminate background, the subject is illuminated to emphasize the contours of his face and the formal attire of his era. He wears a suit and tie, presenting an image of dignity and intellectual gravity. His gaze is fixed, directed toward the viewer or perhaps toward a…
In this circular portrait from 1847, we encounter a young man whose gaze meets ours with a calm, steady composure. He is rendered with a soft realism that favors character over artifice. His dark hair is parted to the side, framing a face marked by a light beard and a subtle, almost imperceptible smile. There is a stillness here, a sense of a moment caught in the quietude of a…
This formal, somber oil portrait presents a bust-length view of an elderly man, positioned centrally against a near-black, indistinct background. The composition is characterized by a highly restrained color palette, dominated by deep blacks and dark browns, which contrast with the warm flesh tones of the subject's face and the bright white of his cravat. The man is depicted wearing a dark coat and a prominent gold chain featuring two…
In this 1865 oil portrait, we encounter Rev R S Williams of Dowlais, a man whose presence is felt through a careful study of light and shadow. The composition is a bust-length study, centering the viewer's attention on the subject's face and upper torso. There is a certain gravity in his expression, a somberness that suggests a life of significant responsibility. The lighting, directed from the upper left, carves his…
John Thomas (1847), Llyfrgell Genedlaethol Cymru / The National Library of Wales, Aberystwyth. Zatem sledeta Christmas Evans (1820) in Hugh Thomas (1783–1848) (1847).
39 let: delo John Thomas iz leta 1847, William Roos pa je bil/a rojen/a leta 1808.
John Thomas, Christmas Evans, Hugh Thomas (1783–1848), Dewi Wyn o Eifion (Dafydd Owen) (1784–1841), Gutyn Peris, Dic Aberdaron, Gutyn Peris (Griffith Williams) (1769–1838), Rev R S Williams (Dowlais), 1833-1900, John Cox (1800 –1870) in Reverend John Williams 'Yr Hen Syr' (1745–1818). Zgornja lestica prikazuje leto nastanka in muzej za vsako delo.
Naš katalog vsebuje 33 del avtorja William Roos, datiranih od 1820 do 1865.
Večini v Llyfrgell Genedlaethol Cymru / The National Library of Wales (Aberystwyth), National Library of Wales (Aberystwyth) in Seiont ii Maritime Trust (Carnarvon). Zgoraj navedena tabela muzejev vsebuje njihov celoten seznam.
V obdobju 1840s: 13 od 33 del na tej strani je bilo izdelovanih takrat, med njimi pa John Thomas.
Na tej strani je najstarejše delo iz Christmas Evans (1820) in najstarejše iz Rev R S Williams (Dowlais), 1833-1900 (1865).
Man (17), Portrait (9) in Beard (9), na 33 delih na tej strani.
Oil, za 13 od 33 del na tej strani.
Romanticism, glede na originala na tej strani.
John Thomas, Hugh Thomas (1783–1848) in Dewi Wyn o Eifion (Dafydd Owen) (1784–1841): v muzeju Llyfrgell Genedlaethol Cymru / The National Library of Wales, Aberystwyth se nahaja 22 del z te strani.
Njegova izobrazba je bila omejena, saj je vključevala predvsem poučevanje v šoli Amlwch Navigation School. Vendar to ni zadušilo njegove umetniške radovednosti; napetot je spodbudilo samostojen pristop k mojstrovanju slikarstva in gravirja—veščin, ki je razvijal samostojno skozi vztrajno prakso in eksperimentiranje. Njegova umetniška dela so obsegala pejzaže, portrete in gravirance, kar odraža raznolike vplive romantike in viktorijanske estetike. Med njegovimi najbolj slavnimi dosežki spadeta »Smrt Owena Glyndwrja« in »Smrt kapetana Wynna pri Almi«, sliki, naročeni za Nacionalni eisteddfod v Llangollenju (1858), ki sta si prisvojila veliko priznanje in ga uveljavila kot vodilno figuro v velški umetnosti.
Roosov umetniški slog je bil zaznaman z natančnim detajlingom, izrazitimi potebami in mojstrovskim vladanjem z tonskimi gradacijami—tehnikami, ki so s izjemno natančnostjo in čustvenim odmevom zajemale bistvo njegovih motivov. Navdih je iskal pri umetnikih, kot sta Benjamin Haydon in J.M.W. Turner, čiji dramatični pejzaži in čustvena prikazovanje svetlobe ter atmosfere so globoko vplivala na Roosove umetniške občutnosti. Njegova predanost zajemanju velške identitete na platnu mu je prinesla priznanje v umetniških krogih svojega časa. Njegovi portreti znamenitih velških oseb—vključno z prerokniki, pesniki in državniki—so postali dragoceni zakladi institucij, kot je Narodni muzej Wales, ter so pomembno prisadili k dokumentiranju kulturne pokrajine viktorijanske Walesa.
Roos je delal kot umetnik vse do svoje smrti v Amlwch 4. julija 1878, za katero je pustil obsežno umetniško dediščino, ki še danes fascinira strokovnjake in ljubitelje umetnosti. Njegova dediščina ne leži le v lepoti njegovih slik, temveč tudi v njihovem personifikiranju velške romantike—gibanja, ki je zagovarjalo moč izobraženosti, čustev in neomovljivo spoštovanje do naravnega sveta.
Danes več Roosovih platn, ki so del dragocenih zbirk Narodnega muzeja v Walesu, služijo kot nepodvratno spomenik njegovemu trafnemu umetniškemu dediščvu. Ta umetniška dela—vključno s znamenitimi slikami, kot sta »Smrt Owena Glyndwrja« in »Smrt kapetana Wynna pri Almi«—namreč nudijo neprecenljive vpoglede v velško romantiko ter predstavljajo vrhunec Roosovega znanja na področju tonalnih gradacij in izrazitega črtovanja. Poleg tega muzejske zbirke Roosovih gravir—vključno z portreti, kot je portret Johna Coxa—podajajo fascinanten pogled v njegovo tehniko in prispevajo k dokumentiranju velške kulturne dediščine. Vse te prizadevanja za ohranjanje teh umetniških draguljev—prezko natančne konservacije in strokovna raziskovanja—zagotavljajo, da bo Roosov prispevek k velški zgodovini umetnosti še naprej navdihoval prihajajoče generacije.
