Gwladfa Kyffin - Kyffin in Patagonia - 2004 (Preloved)

A breathtaking visual and literary record of Sir Kyffin Williams’s transformative journey through Y Gwladfa—the Welsh settlement in Patagonia.

In 1865, a small group of Welsh emigrants set sail for Argentina to establish a colony where their language, culture, and traditions could flourish. Over a century later, in 1968, Sir Kyffin Williams—one of Wales's most iconic and revered landscape artists—followed in their footsteps under a Winston Churchill Fellowship. The vast plains, dramatic Andean backdrops, and resilient Welsh-speaking communities he encountered stirred his creative spirit and marked a pivotal turning point in his artistic career.

Published by the National Library of Wales to accompany a major exhibition, Gwladfa Kyffin gathers a rich collection of Williams’s paintings, watercolours, pen-and-ink drawings, and personal field notes created during and inspired by his South American travels. Pairing his trademark bold, expressive brushwork with insightful critical essays and personal reflections, this fully illustrated bilingual volume stands as both an artistic masterpiece and a deeply moving celebration of shared cultural heritage.

• National Library of Wales 2004
• English language
• Paperback 106 pages

Condition: very good: Minimal scuffs