Who painted St Anthony's Chapel and St Margaret's Loch after the rain?

St Anthony's Chapel and St Margaret's Loch after the rain was painted by Chiang Yee in 1947.

Where can I see St Anthony's Chapel and St Margaret's Loch after the rain?

St Anthony's Chapel and St Margaret's Loch after the rain is held by Victoria and Albert Museum.

What movement is St Anthony's Chapel and St Margaret's Loch after the rain?

St Anthony's Chapel and St Margaret's Loch after the rain is associated with Contemporary Realism.

Artwork

St Anthony's Chapel and St Margaret's Loch after the rain

Chiang Yee , 1947

St Anthony's Chapel and St Margaret's Loch after the rain is a watercolor work on paper by the Contemporary Realist artist Chiang Yee. It dates from 1947 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.

About this work

Chiang Yee painted a quiet Scottish scene in watercolour back in 1947. It shows a chapel and a loch after rain, soft grey light on old stone and water.

He split his time between Chinese ink and bright Western colours. He mixed both to give the picture depth and mood.

Look next at Chiang Yee’s books or visit the Victoria and Albert Museum.

Overview

St Anthony's Chapel and St Margaret's Loch after the rain is a 1947 watercolour by Chiang Yee, depicting a serene Scottish landscape following rainfall. The work showcases the artist's fusion of Chinese and Western artistic traditions.

Subject & Meaning

The painting captures a tranquil moment in Edinburgh's historic landscape, featuring St Anthony's Chapel and St Margaret's Loch under soft grey light. The scene conveys a sense of calm, emphasizing the interplay of old stone structures and natural water reflections.

Technique & Style

Chiang Yee employed a hybrid approach, combining Chinese materials (brushes, ink, colours) with Western impressionistic techniques. This blend creates depth and atmosphere, drawing the viewer into the quiet, post-rain Scottish setting.

History & Provenance

Created in 1947, this watercolour is part of the illustrations from Chiang Yee's book 'The Silent Traveller in Edinburgh' (1948), one of seven travelogues on Britain published between 1937 and 1953. The piece is now part of the Victoria and Albert Museum's collection.

Context

This work reflects Chiang Yee's artistic philosophy of interpreting British subjects through his Chinese artistic roots without imposing a distinctly Chinese perspective, instead aiming for a unique, personal representation of the scenes he encountered.

Landscape with peasant girl carrying a pitcher, William Borthwick Johnstone

Artist & collection

Artist

Chiang Yee

Chiang Yee (simplified Chinese: 蒋彝; traditional Chinese: 蔣彝; pinyin: Jiǎng Yí; Wade–Giles: Chiang I; 19 May 1903 – 26 October 1977), self-styled as "The Silent Traveller" (哑行者), was a Chinese poet, author, painter and calligrapher.