View down the Flags, Runswick Bay

About this work

This sketch shows a row of small houses on a hillside, painted in loose, watery strokes. The buildings lean together, with peeling paint and simple roofs. A bare tree stands in the middle, its branches reaching across the scene. The colors are muted—whites, grays, and soft browns—with just a hint of blue in the distant background. The artist left some areas almost blank, like the sky, to focus on the shapes of the houses. The brushwork is quick and rough, as if sketched fast on the spot. Next, check out the Victoria and Albert Museum to see more works like this.