Inside the Nag's Head at Braintree on Market Day
1940
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Early Modern drinking
1940
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This watercolor shows a British pub on market day. The artist watches drinkers and a barmaid with a sharp eye. It’s not just a scene—it’s a snapshot of old ways about to fade after the war. Bayes paints people with a touch of humor, even a little bite. His figures feel real, a little rough around the edges, but full of life. If you like this slice of social history, look up the artist: Bayes, Walter.
