Cosgrove
1940
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1940
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Cosgrove is a 1940 watercolor by Badmin, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
The painting depicts a serene village scene, with a winding road and several buildings. The road is lined with trees and bushes, and a small stream runs alongside it. In the foreground, a large building stands out, with a sign that reads "Phipps Ales". The building appears to be a pub or inn, and it is surrounded by other smaller buildings and houses. The sky above is overcast, giving the scene a sense of calmness and tranquility. The painting is done in watercolor, and the artist has used soft brushstrokes to create a sense of depth and texture. The colors are muted, with shades of brown and green dominating the palette. The overall effect is one of peacefulness and serenity, inviting the viewer to step into the idyllic world of the painting. To learn more about the artist's use of chiaroscuro, explore the works of Badmin.
Watercolour view of the village of Cosgrove by Badmin, dated 1940, depicts the Barley Mow pub in the foreground and is signed, dated, and titled. The work is part of the 'Recording Britain' collection, a wartime initiative launched in 1940 by the Committee for the Employment of Artists in Wartime under the Ministry of Labour and National Service, funded by the Pilgrim Trust. Directed by Sir Kenneth Clark, the scheme employed artists to document British landscapes and buildings perceived as threatened by war damage, invasion, or modernization, aiming to preserve a record of national identity.…
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Stanley Roy Badmin was an English painter and etcher particularly notable for his book illustrations and landscapes.
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