Who painted Anne of Cleves House, Ditchling?

Anne of Cleves House, Ditchling was painted by Charles Knight in 1940.

Where can I see Anne of Cleves House, Ditchling?

Anne of Cleves House, Ditchling is held by Victoria and Albert Museum.

What movement is Anne of Cleves House, Ditchling?

Anne of Cleves House, Ditchling is associated with British Romanticism.

Artwork

Anne of Cleves House, Ditchling

Charles Knight , 1940

Anne of Cleves House, Ditchling is a watercolor work on paper by the British Romanticist artist Charles Knight. It dates from 1940 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.

About this work

Overview

Anne of Cleves House, Ditchling is a watercolour painting by Charles Knight, created in 1940 as part of the Recording Britain project.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts a historic house in Ditchling, showing its rough stone walls, wooden beams, and diamond-paned windows. The scene captures a traditional English building, reflecting the project's aim to document the country's heritage.

Technique & Style

The watercolour is executed in a loose, sketchy style, with visible brushstrokes and a sense of spontaneity, suggesting a rapid study rather than a finished work.

History & Provenance

The painting was produced as part of the Recording Britain project, a wartime initiative funded by the Pilgrim Trust and directed by Sir Kenneth Clark, which employed artists to document the British landscape.