Hot Summer
1950
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1950
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Dominant colour
Hot Summer is a 1950 watercolor by Dorothy Coke, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
Two people sit side by side on a wooden bench in bright sunlight. One wears a wide-brimmed straw hat, the other a light-colored cap. Their clothes are loose and light, perfect for warm weather. The background is a blur of tall grass, trees, and a pinkish sky, with quick brushstrokes that make it feel alive. The painting uses soft, blended colors and loose strokes, giving it a dreamy look. The focus is on the two figures, but the background stays fuzzy, like a hot day when everything shimmers. Look up Dorothy Coke to see more of her work.
