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Page's Yard, Chiswick Mall

Page's Yard, Chiswick Mall, by Archibald Standish Hartrick, watercolor, 1940
Page's Yard, Chiswick Mall, by Archibald Standish Hartrick, watercolor, 1940

Page's Yard, Chiswick Mall is a watercolor work on paper by the Impressionist artist Archibald Standish Hartrick. It dates from 1940 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.

About this work

Overview

Page's Yard, Chiswick Mall is a watercolour painting created by Archibald Standish Hartrick in 1940. It is part of a larger collection of works documenting the British landscape during World War II.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts a tranquil yard scene with a brick building, fence, and tree. The serene atmosphere and focus on everyday life reflect the artist's interest in capturing the character of a specific location in Chiswick.

Technique & Style

Hartrick's use of soft colours and gentle brushstrokes creates a sense of calmness, drawing the viewer into the peaceful scene. The watercolour technique effectively conveys the quiet, unassuming nature of the yard.

History & Provenance

The painting was produced as part of the Recording Britain project, a wartime initiative led by Sir Kenneth Clark and funded by the Pilgrim Trust. The project employed artists to document scenes at risk from bomb damage and urban expansion.

Context

The work is one of over 1,500 pieces created by 97 artists for the Recording Britain project, which aimed to preserve a visual record of Britain's cultural identity during a time of significant change.

The Bull Inn and Cottages, Strand-on-the-Green, Chiswick
The Bull Inn and Cottages, Strand-on-the-Green, Chiswick, Archibald Standish Hartrick

Artist & collection

Portrait of Archibald Standish Hartrick

Artist

Archibald Standish Hartrick

Archibald Standish Hartrick (7 August 1864 – 1 February 1950) was a Scottish painter known for the quality of his lithographic work.

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Who painted Page's Yard, Chiswick Mall?

Page's Yard, Chiswick Mall was painted by Archibald Standish Hartrick in 1940.

Where can I see Page's Yard, Chiswick Mall?

Page's Yard, Chiswick Mall is held by Victoria and Albert Museum.

What movement is Page's Yard, Chiswick Mall?

Page's Yard, Chiswick Mall is associated with Impressionism.

Can I buy a print of Page's Yard, Chiswick Mall?

Museum-quality prints of Page's Yard, Chiswick Mall are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.