Purley Hall, Berkshire
1756
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1756
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
You see a crisp watercolor of Purley Hall, a grand English manor. Manicured lawns stretch out. Two people stand near the house. They look over their land like proud hosts. Early watercolors often showed country homes. Artists made them look almost like paintings. Cotes added tiny details to show wealth and power. This style reminds me of Thomas Gainsborough’s outdoor scenes.
