Artwork
Gateway, Beaupre, Glamorganshire
Gateway, Beaupre, Glamorganshire is a watercolor work on paper by the Art Brut artist H. E. Du Plessis. It dates from 1940 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Overview
Gateway, Beaupre, Glamorganshire is a 1940 watercolour painting by H. E. Du Plessis, created as part of the Recording Britain project.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts the 17th-century porch of Old Beaupre Mansion, capturing its intricate carvings and ornate details amidst a serene natural setting.
Technique & Style
Rendered in soft, muted colors, the watercolour conveys a sense of depth and atmosphere, emphasizing the historic building's textures and surroundings.
History & Provenance
Commissioned during World War II, the work was part of a broader initiative to document Britain's architectural heritage, funded by the Pilgrim Trust and overseen by Sir Kenneth Clark.
Context
The Recording Britain project focused on areas perceived as vulnerable to war damage or urban development, with Glamorganshire being one of only four Welsh counties included.
Artist & collection
Artist
A South Wales watercolor artist active around 1940, H. E. Du Plessis painted the everyday buildings and lanes of Glamorganshire. Brush in hand, he recorded places like the low stone Jesus Hospital in Bray and the…
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