Who painted Hangleton Manor, near Brighton?

Hangleton Manor, near Brighton was painted by Charles Knight in 1940.

Where can I see Hangleton Manor, near Brighton?

Hangleton Manor, near Brighton is held by Victoria and Albert Museum.

What movement is Hangleton Manor, near Brighton?

Hangleton Manor, near Brighton is associated with British Romanticism.

Artwork

Hangleton Manor, near Brighton

Charles Knight , 1940

Hangleton Manor, near Brighton 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

Hangleton Manor, near Brighton is a watercolour painting by Charles Knight, created in 1940 as part of the Recording Britain project. The work is now held in the Victoria and Albert Museum.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts a serene village scene with old buildings and a cart, evoking a sense of calm and tranquility. The scene is characteristic of the rural England that the Recording Britain project sought to document.

Technique & Style

Knight's use of watercolour creates a soft, dreamy quality with muted colours, capturing the quiet charm of the village scene. The worn stone walls and tiled roofs of the buildings are rendered in a way that emphasizes their age and character.

History & Provenance

The painting was created as part of the Recording Britain project, an initiative led by Sir Kenneth Clark and funded by the Pilgrim Trust to document the British landscape during World War II.

Context

The Recording Britain project aimed to capture scenes perceived as at risk from bomb damage, urban expansion, and changing rural life, producing over 1,500 works by 97 artists.