Fields and Woods South of Ditchling
1940
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1940
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This painting shows a quiet, rolling landscape with soft hills in the distance. The foreground has a rocky shore with patches of yellow and brown, and the water looks calm. The colors are muted—mostly light browns, grays, and a little blue in the sky. The artist used loose, sketchy brushstrokes, especially on the hills, giving it a quick, almost unfinished feel. The water at the bottom is darker, with faint white lines suggesting gentle waves. If you like this style, look up Charles Knight for more of his work.
