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Moses Griffith
Moses Griffith: A Welsh Observer of Beauty and Detail Born in 1747 on the windswept Llŷn Peninsula, Moses Griffith’s life was a testament to the power of observation and the quiet dedication required to cultivate artistic skill. His origins were humble – his parents, farmers of modest means – yet they unknowingly provided him with a foundation for a career that would ultimately bring him recognition as one of Wales' most significant wa
tercolourists of the late 18th and early 19th centuries. Griffith’s story is inextricably linked to Thomas Pennant, a celebrated naturalist and writer whose tours of Britain and Wales offered Griffith an unparalleled opportunity to hone his draughtsmanship and develop a distinctive artistic voice. Griffith's early education was rudimentary, lacking the formal training afforded to many artists of his time. However, his innate talent fo…
