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Towcester High Street from the Pomfret Arms Corner, Northamptonshire

Stanley Roy Badmin , 1940

Towcester High Street from the Pomfret Arms Corner, Northamptonshire, by Stanley Roy Badmin, watercolor, 1940
Towcester High Street from the Pomfret Arms Corner, Northamptonshire, by Stanley Roy Badmin, watercolor, 1940

Towcester High Street from the Pomfret Arms Corner, Northamptonshire is a watercolor work on paper by the Social Realist artist Stanley Roy Badmin. It dates from 1940 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.

About this work

Overview

This watercolour painting captures a serene scene of Towcester High Street in Northamptonshire, viewed from the Pomfret Arms Corner, highlighting everyday life with pedestrians, shops, and vehicles set against traditional architecture.

Subject & Meaning

The artwork focuses on documenting a typical English market town scene during wartime, emphasizing the preservation of traditional British life and architecture amidst the threat of destruction and change.

Technique & Style

Characterized by loose, sketchy brushstrokes, the watercolour conveys the textures of buildings and pavement. The predominantly muted earthy tones and grays are punctuated by occasional bright accents, such as a red roof.

History & Provenance

Created in 1940 for the Recording Britain project, initiated by Sir Kenneth Clark and funded by the Pilgrim Trust, this work is part of a larger effort by various artists to record England’s threatened landscapes and urban scenes.

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Artist & collection

Artist

Stanley Roy Badmin

Stanley Roy Badmin painted detailed English landscapes and townscapes in watercolour during the early 1940s.

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Frequently asked questions

Who painted Towcester High Street from the Pomfret Arms Corner, Northamptonshire?

Towcester High Street from the Pomfret Arms Corner, Northamptonshire was painted by Stanley Roy Badmin in 1940.

Where can I see Towcester High Street from the Pomfret Arms Corner, Northamptonshire?

Towcester High Street from the Pomfret Arms Corner, Northamptonshire is held by Victoria and Albert Museum.

What movement is Towcester High Street from the Pomfret Arms Corner, Northamptonshire?

Towcester High Street from the Pomfret Arms Corner, Northamptonshire is associated with Social Realism.