Lot 577: RUSSELL SMITH (American 1812-1896) LLYN DINAS

RUSSELL SMITH (American, 1812-1896) LLYN DINAS AND DINAS EMEVYS, NORTH WALES signed and dated Russell Smith July 1851 and titled on verso; oil on paper; 7 7/8 x 11 7/8 inches

blacklight: good; only minor touchup; 2 minor abrasions, u.r.; very good condition; framed: 16 1/2 x 13 inches; frame not period

Vose Galleries, Boston, MA

Llyn Dinas and Dinas Emrys are sites linked to the legend of King Arthur. The Lake, Lyyn Dinas, lies close to the hill fort Dinas Emrys, where legend claims the usurper-king Vortigern is said to have buried the Throne of Britain beneath a stone. Merlin's treasure is said to be buried beneath the hills of Dinas Emrys. Also legend has this as the site of the battle between Sir Owein, one of Arthur's greatest warriors, and a giant.