Town Hall, Whitby

Town Hall, Whitby

John Cooper

1940

watercolor

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

This watercolor shows a simple stone building with a clock tower on top. The tower has a small dome and two clock faces, one on each side. The building has tall columns at the front and a sign above the door. A lone figure walks down the narrow street beside it. The artist focused on everyday details—like the weathered stone and the quiet street—rather than grand scenes. The soft colors and loose brushstrokes make it feel like a snapshot of a moment. Look up Victoria and Albert Museum to see more works like this.

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