In this watercolour, Glover captured the drama of the Welsh mountain Yr Wyddfa (also known as Snowdon in English), the tallest mountain in England and Wales.
The huge peak dominates the view – the dark colour palette and dramatic light also suggest the sublime.
However, the scene below, which includes a stream that leads the eye through the picture, is more idyllic.
The sheep and the figures in the foreground hint at how people make a living within this landscape.

Provenance: Gift from the Walker Mechanics Institute, 1942

Object description
Type: Easel painting
Location: Laing Art Gallery, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne & Wear
Material: Watercolour
Artist: John Glover (1767-1849)
Date: about 1793-1830

Image Details
Date: 6 March 2025
Camera body: iPhone Xs
Lens: Telephoto Camera 52mm ƒ/2.4
Focal Length: 52mm
Aperture: ƒ/2.4
Shutter Speed: 1/32s
ISO: 500
Licensing: Image of a North East Museums asset. This image cannot be licensed.