Owl and Magpies (1992)
By: CONNELL, Joan (1925-)
Acq. Number: 627
Dimensions: 68.6 x 90 cm, in frame 71 x 94 cm
Artwork_Medium: Watercolour and crayon on paper
Purchased: 1992
Buyer: ANGLESEY, Lady
Location: Bodelwyddan Castle
Town: Rhyl
Notes: An enigmatic picture that raises more questions than it answers. Is the hunt coming to an end, or is it just about to begin? Three magpies are said to foretell a girl, perhaps a wise child? Or is there a reference to Blodeuwedd the owl?