Obediah Hodges (1873-1937) - Early 20th Century Gouache Gelligaer Parish Church

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Description

A fine gouache study of St Catwgs Parish Church, Gelligaer by Welsh artist Obed Hodges. Signed to the lower left-hand corner. On card.

Condition

In fine condition.

Size

31 x 40.5cm (12.2" x 15.9")

Artist Biography

Obediah Hodges (1873-1937) was a self taught painter,born in Newport 15th December 1873. He worked as a merchant seaman until 1900. In between 1902 and 1909 he and his wife Sarah moved to the old Woollen factory Cottages at Mynyddislwyn.They spent the rest of their lives there. He painted all the local scenes,including St.Tudor's Church Mynyddislwyn, and New Bethel Chapel Mynyddislwyn. He is buried in the graveyard at Mynyddislwyn.

Location

Gelligaer, Hengoed, Caerphilly County Borough, Wales, United Kingdom, CF82

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SKU qu363
Artist Obediah Hodges (1873-1937)
Date Early 20th Century
Dimensions 31 x 40.5cm
Medium Gouache
Style Realism
Subject Architecture & Cityscapes
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