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"Other People" Contemporary Encaustic Wax Abstract Painting
By Andrew Francis
Located in Brecon, Powys
Abstract encaustic painting by Welsh artist Andrew Francis
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Encaustic, Board
H 23.63 in W 23.63 in
Daniel Nichols After Kyffin Williams - Contemporary Oil, Coastal Cottages
By Daniel Nichols
Located in Corsham, GB
A picturesque impasto scene by the artist Daniel Nichols, after an original painting by Welsh
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Daniel Nichols After Kyffin Williams - Contemporary Oil, White Cottage
By Daniel Nichols
Located in Corsham, GB
A fine contemporary landscape by Daniel Nichols, after an original painting by Welsh artist Kyffin
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Daniel Nichols After Kyffin Williams - Contemporary Oil, I Can See The Sea
By Daniel Nichols
Located in Corsham, GB
painting by welsh artist Kyffin Williams. Signed with initials to the lower left. On canvas board.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Popart, 1960s painting of a Bugatti by Welsh artist Jeffrey Morgan
Located in Petworth, West Sussex
Jeffrey Morgan (British, b.1942)
Bugatti
Poster paint, ink, pencil and collage
15.1/4 x 21.1/4 in. (38.7 x 54 cm.)
A pop art design for a tin print for JRM designs Ltd
Jeffrey Morga...
Category
20th Century Pop Art Figurative Paintings
Materials
Paint, Ink, Pencil
H 15.25 in W 21.25 in D 1 in
Popart, 1960s painting of Charlie Chaplin by Welsh artist Jeffrey Morgan
Located in Petworth, West Sussex
Jeffrey Morgan (British, b.1942)
Charlie Chaplin
Poster paint and collage
23.3/4 x 14.5/8 in. (60.3 x 37.2 cm.)
A 1960s pop art design for a tin print for JRM Designs Ltd
Jeffrey Mo...
Category
20th Century Pop Art Portrait Paintings
Materials
Paint
H 23.75 in W 14.63 in D 1 in
Impressionistic Oil Painting of Scrabo in the Irish Countryside by Welsh Artist
Located in Preston, GB
Impressionistic Oil Painting of Scrabo in the Irish Countryside by Welsh Artist, Victor Cirefice
Category
Late 20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Popart, 1960s painting of Laurel and Hardy by Welsh artist Jeffrey Morgan
Located in Petworth, West Sussex
Jeffrey Morgan (British, b.1942)
Laurel and Hardy
Poster paint and pencil
22.3/4 x 15.3/4 in. (57.8 x 40 cm.)
An original pop art design for a tin print for JRM designs Ltd
Jeffrey ...
Category
1960s Pop Art Figurative Paintings
Materials
Paint, Pencil
H 22.75 in W 15.75 in D 1 in
Popart, 1960s painting of Eric Von Stroheim by Welsh artist Jeffrey Morgan
Located in Petworth, West Sussex
Jeffrey Morgan (British, b.1942)
Eric Von Stroheim
Poster paint and pencil
24 x 16.3/8 in. (61 x 41.6 cm.)
A 1960s pop art design for a tin print for JRM Designs Ltd
Erich von Stroh...
Category
20th Century Pop Art Portrait Paintings
Materials
Paint, Pencil
H 24 in W 16.38 in D 1 in
Three Pears Modern Welsh Still Life Impasto Palette Knife Framed Oil Painting
Located in Sutton Poyntz, Dorset
inches ( 45cm x 37cm ).
Available for sale; this original oil painting is by the Welsh artist Gwilym
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 17.72 in W 14.57 in D 1.38 in
Green Pastures, Welsh Landscape, Original Oil Painting, Signed
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Green Pastures, Impressionist Landscape, Original Oil Painting, Signed
By Welsh artist Wilfred
Category
Mid-20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Welsh Pembrokeshire Coastal Seascape - British Edwardian art oil painting
Located in London, GB
This atmospheric British Edwardian oil painting is by noted Welsh artist Alan Stepney Gulston
Category
1910s Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Popart, 1960s pencil and watercolour design by Welsh artist Jeffrey Morgan
Located in Petworth, West Sussex
Jeffrey Morgan (British, b.1942)
EVERYONE
Pencil and watercolour with collage
25.1/4 in. (64.2 cm.) circular
A 1960s pop art design for a tin tray
Jeffrey Morgan is a painter, teac...
Category
1960s Pop Art Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Watercolor, Pencil
H 25.25 in W 25.25 in D 1 in
Firing! Setting & Detonation Of Explosives Underground By Welsh Coalminers
Located in Sutton Poyntz, Dorset
the Welsh artist Valerie Ganz and dates from around 1985.
The painting is presented and supplied in
Category
Late 20th Century Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 20.87 in W 24.61 in D 1.97 in
First Light Mother And Baby Welsh Blanket Love Spoon Framed Maternity Painting
By Elin Sian Blake
Located in Sutton Poyntz, Dorset
).
Available for sale; this original painting is by the contemporary Welsh artist Elin Sian Blake.
The painting
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 28.55 in W 22.45 in D 1.38 in
Swnt Enlli Bardsey Sound Wales Welsh Coastal Landscape Watercolor Painting
By William Selwyn
Located in Sutton Poyntz, Dorset
78cm ).
Available for sale; this original painting is by the Welsh artist William Selwyn.
The
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Landscape Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Watercolor
Welsh Sheepdog And Shepherd Herding Sheep A Mountain Landscape Framed Painting
Located in Sutton Poyntz, Dorset
painting is by the Welsh artist Malcolm Edwards and dates from the early 1990s.
The watercolor is presented
Category
Late 20th Century Realist Landscape Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Watercolor
H 16.74 in W 27.17 in D 0.6 in
Llangorse Lake Brecon Beacons Wales Circa 1964 Welsh Abstract Landscape Painting
By Roger Cecil
Located in Sutton Poyntz, Dorset
of Dorset, this original painting is by the Welsh artist Roger Cecil and dates from around 1964.
The
Category
Mid-20th Century Abstract Expressionist Landscape Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Pastel, Watercolor
H 24.61 in W 34.65 in D 0.99 in
Y Bugail Unig The Lonely Shepherd Llangattock The Brecon Beacons Welsh Folklore
By Elin Sian Blake
Located in Sutton Poyntz, Dorset
the contemporary Welsh artist Elin Sian Blake.
The painting is presented and supplied in a sympathetic
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 12.21 in W 14.18 in D 0.79 in
Setting Pots Welsh Coastal Sea Fishing Lobster And Crab Royal Cambrian Academy
By Gareth Parry
Located in Sutton Poyntz, Dorset
for sale; this original oil painting is by the Welsh artist Gareth Parry and dates from 2012.
The
Category
2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 30.52 in W 30.52 in D 1.58 in
Ty Nain Grandma’s House Welsh Cottage Interior Around The Hearth Cast Iron Oven
By Elin Sian Blake
Located in Sutton Poyntz, Dorset
inches ( 58cm x 48cm ).
Available for sale; this original painting is by the contemporary Welsh artist
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Interior Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 22.84 in W 18.9 in D 1.19 in
Blue Sky, Impressionist Landscape, Original Oil Painting, Signed
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Blue Sky, Impressionist Landscape, Original Oil Painting, Signed
By Welsh artist Wilfred Colclough
Category
Mid-20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
"Snowdon from Siabod", Impressionist Landscape, Original Oil Painting, Signed
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
"Snowdon from Siabod", Impressionist Landscape, Original Oil Painting, Signed
By Welsh artist
Category
Mid-20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Making Ripples The Wanderlust Women Organisation Tribute Painting To Amira Patel
By Elin Sian Blake
Located in Sutton Poyntz, Dorset
47.5cm ).
Available for sale; this original painting is by the contemporary Welsh artist Elin Sian Blake
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 22.84 in W 18.71 in D 1.19 in
Until Tomorrow Tan Yfory South Wales Mining Valleys Framed Original Oil Painting
By Elin Sian Blake
Located in Sutton Poyntz, Dorset
( 41cm x 46.5cm ).
Available for sale; this original painting is by the contemporary Welsh artist Elin
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 16.15 in W 18.31 in D 1.19 in
Portrait of a Cellist - British 1925 Musical art oil painting Wandering Minstrel
By Carey Morris
Located in London, GB
This superb British musical portrait oil painting is by noted Welsh artist Carey Morris. Painted
Category
1920s Realist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
War Horse Lest We Forget Great War WW1 Remembrance Painting Soldier & His Horse
By Elin Sian Blake
Located in Sutton Poyntz, Dorset
( 71cm x 60.5cm ).
Available for sale; this original painting is by the contemporary Welsh artist Elin
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 27.96 in W 23.82 in D 1.38 in
The Hosts Of Rebecca Inspired By Alexander Cordell The Riots 19th Century Wales
By Elin Sian Blake
Located in Sutton Poyntz, Dorset
( 51.5cm x 66.5cm ).
Available for sale; this original painting is by the contemporary Welsh artist Elin
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 20.28 in W 26.19 in D 1.09 in
Worm’s Head Pen Pyrrod The Gower Peninsula Rhossili Swansea Bay South Wales
By Elin Sian Blake
Located in Sutton Poyntz, Dorset
( 36cm x 41cm ).
Available for sale; this original painting is by the contemporary Welsh artist Elin
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 14.18 in W 16.15 in D 1.58 in
“Girl with Cat”
Located in Southampton, NY
Evocative original oil on canvas painting by the Welsh artist, John Bowen. Signed lower left
Category
1970s Contemporary Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
St Catherine’s Chapel Fleet Chesil Beach & Portland From Abbotsbury Hill Dorset
Located in Sutton Poyntz, Dorset
; this original oil painting is by the Welsh artist Joseph Hennah and dates from the 1950s.
The painting
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 24.61 in W 28.75 in D 2.17 in
Antique Bottle Collection Chemist Shop Garden Dig Finds Victorian Dump Tip
By Elin Sian Blake
Located in Sutton Poyntz, Dorset
36cm ).
Available for sale; this original painting is by the contemporary Welsh artist Elin Sian Blake
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 16.34 in W 14.18 in D 1.19 in
Polo Match At Cirencester Cotswolds Player Leading Pony Framed Watercolor
By Elin Sian Blake
Located in Sutton Poyntz, Dorset
Welsh artist Elin Sian Blake.
The watercolor is presented and supplied in a glazed sympathetic frame
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Animal Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Watercolor
H 16.93 in W 20.87 in D 0.79 in
Polo Match At Cirencester Cotswolds Player And Pony Framed Original Watercolor
By Elin Sian Blake
Located in Sutton Poyntz, Dorset
Welsh artist Elin Sian Blake.
The watercolor is presented and supplied in a glazed sympathetic frame
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Animal Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Watercolor
H 20.28 in W 16.34 in D 0.79 in
Polo Match At Cirencester Cotswolds The First Chukka Framed Original Watercolor
By Elin Sian Blake
Located in Sutton Poyntz, Dorset
20.7 inches ( 43cm x 52.5cm ).
Available for sale; this original painting is by the contemporary Welsh
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Animal Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Watercolor
H 16.93 in W 20.67 in D 0.79 in
'Tranquility, Cwm Idwal' by Welsh artist Martin Llewellyn
By Martin Llewellyn
Located in London, GB
paintings are steeped in the traditions of his antecedents in the twentieth century Welsh Art school
Category
2010s Modern Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
'Evening Light, Anglesey' by Welsh artist Martin Llewellyn
By Martin Llewellyn
Located in London, GB
paintings are steeped in the traditions of his antecedents in the twentieth century Welsh Art school
Category
2010s Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Paint, Oil
'Light Through the Clouds, Borth-y-Gest ' by Welsh artist Martin Llewellyn
By Martin Llewellyn
Located in London, GB
paintings are steeped in the traditions of his antecedents in the twentieth century Welsh Art school
Category
2010s Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Rain Cloud III
By Claire Wiltsher
Located in London, GB
Original oil painting by Contemporary Welsh artist Claire Wiltsher
Category
2010s Abstract Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Mixed Media
Winter Statement
By Claire Wiltsher
Located in London, GB
Original oil painting by Contemporary Welsh artist Claire Wiltsher
Category
2010s Abstract Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Mixed Media
Daniel Nichols After Kyffin Williams - Contemporary Oil, A Welsh Farmstead
By Daniel Nichols
Located in Corsham, GB
A fine contemporary landscape by Daniel Nichols, after an original painting by Welsh artist Kyffin
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Glyn Morgan (1926-2015) - Large Contemporary Oil, Spring Breeze
By Glyn Morgan
Located in Corsham, GB
An impressive abstract oil painting by Welsh artist Glyn Morgan. The vibrant colour palette and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 29.53 in W 35.44 in
Welsh Landscape with Mountains & Lake Impasto Oil Painting by British Artist
By Charles Wyatt Warren
Located in Preston, GB
Welsh Landscape with Mountains & Lake Impasto Oil Painting by British Artist Charles Wyatt Warren
Category
1980s Modern Landscape Paintings
Materials
Mixed Media, Oil, Board
Glyn Morgan (1926-2015) - Signed 1970 Welsh Oil, The Pool of The Nereids III
By Glyn Morgan
Located in Corsham, GB
An impressive oil painting by the well listed Welsh artist Glyn Morgan, expressively capturing the
Category
1970s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Pamela Roberts Abstract Organic Vintage Welsh original oil Painting
Located in Cirencester, GB
An original 1970's / 80's oil painting by Welsh artist Pamela Roberts - labelled verso.
Category
Late 20th Century Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 12.21 in W 16.15 in D 1.58 in
Daniel Nichols After Kyffin Williams - Contemporary Oil, Welsh Mountain Stay
By Daniel Nichols
Located in Corsham, GB
painting by welsh artist Kyffin Williams. Signed with initials to the lower left. On canvas board.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Painting by Canadian-Welsh Artist Adrian Dingle, circa 1955
By Adrian Dingle
Located in Toronto, ON
is by acclaimed listed Canadian Welsh born artist John Adrian Darley Dingle (1911-1974) ARCA RCA Oca
Category
Vintage 1950s Canadian Paintings
Materials
Wood
Welsh Landscape with Mountains & Lake Impasto Oil Painting by British Artist
By Charles Wyatt Warren
Located in Preston, GB
Welsh Landscape with Mountains & Lake Impasto Oil Painting by British Artist Charles Wyatt Warren
Category
Late 20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Welsh River Landscape with Birch Trees Oil Painting by British Impasto Artist
By Charles Wyatt Warren
Located in Preston, GB
Welsh River Landscape with Birch Trees Oil Painting by British Impasto Artist Charles Wyatt Warren
Category
Late 20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Impressionistic Oil Painting of Scrabo in the Irish Countryside by Welsh Artist
Located in Preston, GB
Impressionistic Oil Painting of Scrabo in the Irish Countryside by Welsh Artist, Victor Cirefice
Category
Late 20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Impasto Oil Painting of Welsh Mountain Lake Scene by 20th Century British Artist
By Charles Wyatt Warren
Located in Preston, GB
Impasto Oil Painting of Welsh Mountain Lake Scene by 20th Century British Artist Charles Wyatt
Category
Mid-20th Century Land Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Oil Painting of Welsh Hamlet with Snowdon in the distance by 19th Century Artist
By Robert Gallon
Located in Preston, GB
Original Oil Painting of Welsh Hamlet with Snowdon in the distance by 19th Century Artist, Robert
Category
Late 19th Century Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Cotton Canvas, Oil
Sheepdog. Original Watercolor by Welsh Artist William Selwyn. Working Dog.
By William Selwyn
Located in Sutton Poyntz, Dorset
standing as one of the great Welsh artists is such that his work is currently part of the GCSE art
Category
Late 20th Century Expressionist Animal Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Watercolor, Pencil
Lilies, 2004. Still Life. Modern Welsh. Impasto Palette Knife.
Located in Sutton Poyntz, Dorset
painting by the Welsh artist Gwilym Prichard dating from 2004.
The painting is presented and supplied in a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 25.79 in W 20.67 in D 1.97 in
Anglesey Farmhouse. Red Chimney Pots. Welsh Rural Life. Impasto Palette Knife.
Located in Sutton Poyntz, Dorset
).
Available for sale is this original oil painting by the Welsh artist Gwilym Prichard dating from the 1970s
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 26.78 in W 33.08 in D 1.58 in
Hilly Mountains, Impressionist Landscape, Original Oil Painting, Signed
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Welsh Mountains, Impressionist Landscape, Original Oil Painting, Signed
By Welsh artist Wilfred
Category
Mid-20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Iron Puddlers. South Wales Valleys. Steel Workers. Metalworkers. Heavy Industry.
By Elin Sian Blake
Located in Sutton Poyntz, Dorset
).
Available for sale; this original painting is by the contemporary Welsh artist Elin Sian Blake.
The painting
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 20.87 in W 16.93 in D 3.35 in
'Snowdon Mountain Range' Original Oil Painting by Welsh artist Martin Llewellyn,
By Martin Llewellyn
Located in London, GB
Welsh Artist Martin Llewellyn was born in Neath in South Wales in 1963. A completely self-taught
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Paint, Oil
'Winter Cwm Idwal' by Welsh artist Martin Llewellyn
By Martin Llewellyn
Located in London, GB
Original oil painting by Martin Llewellyn Martin Llewellyn was born in Neath in South Wales in 1963
Category
2010s Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Paint, Oil
'The Old Barns on Top of the Hill' by Welsh artist Martin Llewellyn
By Martin Llewellyn
Located in London, GB
paintings are steeped in the traditions of his antecedents in the twentieth century Welsh Art school
Category
2010s Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
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Paintings By Welsh Artists For Sale on 1stDibs
An assortment of paintings by welsh artists is available on 1stDibs. A selection of these works in the abstract, contemporary and Expressionist styles can be found today in our inventory. There are many variations of these items available, from those made as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. If you’re looking to add paintings by welsh artists that pop against an otherwise neutral space in your home, the works available on 1stDibs include that feature elements of gray, brown, black, blue and more. These artworks have been a part of the life’s work for many artists, but the versions made by Helen Howells, Elin Sian Blake, Glyn Morgan, Brandon Reese and Edward Povey are consistently popular. Frequently made by artists working in paint, oil paint and fabric, all of these available pieces are unique and have attracted attention over the years.
How Much are Paintings By Welsh Artists?
The average selling price for paintings by welsh artists we offer is $2,386, while they’re typically $190 on the low end and $102,689 for the highest priced.
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- 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 27, 2025The British artist famous for his spot paintings is Damien Hirst. He began producing these pieces in the 1980s. One example, the 2005 painting Xylene Cyanol Dye Solution, is striking for its machinelike uniformity and almost childlike simplicity, a seeming rebuke to the idea of the artist-as-genius. Hirst is the most prominent of the Young British Artists, or YBAs, who began exhibiting together in warehouses and factories in the 1980s. Hirst is known for his use of unconventional materials and “shock tactics” in his paintings, prints, sculptures and other works. On 1stDibs, explore a selection of Damien Hirst art.
- 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 27, 2025The famous artist and co-founder of the Hudson River School artists who painted historical paintings and romantic landscapes was Thomas Cole. Born in England, he immigrated to the U.S. in 1818. During a trip to the Catskills, he first began producing paintings, and his work helped establish the tradition of landscape art in America. Shop a large selection of Hudson River School paintings on 1stDibs.
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- 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 10, 2025The artist George Catlin's paintings from the 1800s are considered a form of artistic documentation because he depicted what he saw during his travels across North America. Catlin produced many images of Native Americans living their daily lives. In so doing, he provided a glimpse of what life was like for Indigenous people before the rapid westward expansion of settlers forcibly disrupted their traditions and culture. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of George Catlin art.
- 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 27, 2025The French artist who painted the famous painting which is titled Mont Sainte Victoire is Paul Cézanne. He actually produced several landscape paintings of the mountain, which was located near his birthplace, Aix-en-Provence, France. Arguably the most famous piece from the series is a 1904-6 work now in the Musée d'Orsay in Paris, France. Other examples are in the collections of the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City, New York; the Courtauld Institute of Art in London, UK; the Scottish National Gallery in Edinburgh, Scotland; the Bridgestone Museum of Art in Tokyo, Japan; and the Princeton University Art Museum in Princeton, New Jersey. Shop a wide range of sculptures on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 15, 2024The artist associated with Urban Realism and American Scene painting is Edward Hopper. Throughout the early 20th century, he created paintings of New York City that captured the feelings of isolation associated with urban life. His best-known works include Nighthawks, Automat, Chop Suey and Office at Night. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of Edward Hopper art.
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