Shelley House, Marlow
1940
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1940
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This painting shows a quiet street scene with a row of houses on the left and a large tree on the right. The houses are light-colored with brown roofs, and the tree has green leaves. There are a few other trees and bushes in the scene, and the sky is light blue. The painting is done in watercolor, which gives it a soft, delicate look. The artist has used gentle colors and subtle shading to create a sense of depth and atmosphere. If you're interested in learning more about watercolor techniques, you might want to look up sfumato.
