John Samuel Raven - The Lesser Light to Rule the Night

signed with monogram l.l.

1873

oil on canvas

42.5 x 63"

exhibited at the RA 1873

Described as a 'beautiful moonlit scene' it depicts Careg Cennen Castle overlooking the Black Mountains, one of the wildest and most romantic castles in Britain. Built in the 13th C by the Welsh Prince Rhys Ap Gryffyd.

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http://www.artchive.com/web_gallery/J/John-Samuel-Raven/John-Samuel-Raven-reproductions-1.html

http://www.bridgemanartondemand.com/artist/2714/John_Samuel_Raven