Fountain on the Terrace, Richmond
1940
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1940
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This sketch shows a fountain in a garden. The water feature sits in the center, with a few people standing nearby. Trees and bushes surround it, drawn in quick, loose lines. The colors are soft—light blues, greens, and browns—with lots of white space. The artist didn’t focus on details. Instead, they used fast, sketchy strokes to capture the scene. It feels like a quick note of a moment, not a polished picture. Next, check out the Victoria and Albert Museum to see more works like this.
