Sandsend
1940
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1940
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This sketch shows a quiet village nestled in a valley. The buildings are simple, with sloped roofs and chimneys, tucked among bare trees and rolling hills. The colors are mostly pale—whites, grays, and soft browns—with quick, loose brushstrokes that leave some areas fuzzy. The artist left many details sketchy, almost like a quick note of what they saw. The hills in the background fade into light washes of color, giving a dreamy, distant feel. Next, check out the Victoria and Albert Museum to see more works like this.
