Bean Poles - Scene in a kitchen garden
1931
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1931
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Dominant colour
Bean Poles - Scene in a kitchen garden is a 1931 watercolor by Eric O'Dea, a Social Realism work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This watercolor shows a kitchen garden with tall, skinny bean poles stretching up from the ground. The poles lean against a fence, and a few plants climb them. In the background, there’s a house with a red roof and some trees without leaves. The colors are soft—light greens, browns, and a bit of yellow on the ground. The artist used quick, loose brushstrokes to capture the scene, making it feel lively but simple. The bean poles dominate the picture, almost like they’re the stars of the show. If you like this style, check out the Victoria and Albert Museum for more work like this.
A watercolour titled *Bean Poles – Scene in a Kitchen Garden* was painted by Eric O'Dea in 1931 and is signed and dated by the artist.
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Eric O'Dea painted quiet, everyday scenes in watercolor, often focusing on gardens and farm life in the early 20th century.
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