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William Williams (1759–1828), 'Will Penmorfa'

Photo credit: Amgueddfa Cymru – National Museum Wales

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The blind William Williams (1759–1828), known as 'Will Penmorfa', was harpist to the Gwynne family at Tregib near Llandeilo. Many Welsh families maintained harpists. The best known, John Parry (1710–1782), was retained by Sir Watkin Williams-Wynn as organist and harpist at Wynnstay at £110 per annum. Williams is playing the harp in a typically Welsh left shoulder position. The draughtsmanship of the instrument is unrealistic, especially in its stringing system. The artist who signed this picture may be the J. Chapman who exhibited at the Royal Academy in 1819 and 1836.
Title

William Williams (1759–1828), 'Will Penmorfa'

Date

1826

Medium

oil on canvas

Measurements

H 138 x W 99 cm

Accession number

NMW A 532

Acquisition method

gift from Baroness De Rutzen, 1946

Work type

Painting

Inscription description

Stretcher: (upper right, in chalk) SW118 Signed and dated: (centre left) J. Chapman f. 1826

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