Canal Barge at Brentford
1940
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1940
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Canal Barge at Brentford is a 1940 watercolor by Archibald Standish Hartrick, a Impressionism work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This watercolor shows a bright, busy canal barge named *Felicity*. On the deck, a man sits on a chair, reading, while another leans against the side. A horse stands near the front, and a dog lies in the shade. The barge is packed with crates and barrels, and the name *Bellows Morten & Claton* is painted on the side. In the background, a tree and distant hills fade into soft watercolor washes. The artist used loose, quick brushstrokes to capture light and movement. The colors pop—reds, blues, and yellows—while the background stays light and airy. Look up the Victoria and Albert Museum to see more works like this.
