18th century houses at The Butts, Brentford
1940
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1940
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This watercolor shows a quiet street with old brick houses. A woman in a dark coat pushes a stroller, while two men walk ahead. The buildings have narrow windows and some have steps leading up to the doors. Trees line the street, and the paint looks soft and slightly faded. Notice the loose, sketchy brushstrokes—this isn’t polished. The artist focused on light and shadow to give the scene a gentle, everyday feel. Want to see more of this artist’s work? Check out Archibald Standish Hartrick.
