Artwork
Hot Summer
Hot Summer is a watercolor work on paper by Dorothy Coke. It dates from 1950 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Overview
Hot Summer is a watercolour painting created by Dorothy Coke in 1950. It captures a serene moment of two figures relaxing together.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts two people sitting on a wooden bench, dressed in light clothing suitable for warm weather. One wears a straw hat, the other a light cap, as they enjoy a sunny day surrounded by tall grass and trees.
Technique & Style
The artwork is characterized by soft, blended colors and loose brushstrokes, lending it a dreamy quality. The background, featuring grass, trees, and a pinkish sky, is rendered in quick strokes, creating a shimmering effect that evokes the haze of a hot day.
Artist & collection
Artist
Dorothy Josephine Coke (11 April 1897 – 1979) was an English artist notable for her work as a war artist on the British home front during the Second World War.
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