Who painted Roman Wall near Haltwhistle, Cumberland?

Roman Wall near Haltwhistle, Cumberland was painted by Frances Macdonald.

Where can I see Roman Wall near Haltwhistle, Cumberland?

Roman Wall near Haltwhistle, Cumberland is held by Victoria and Albert Museum.

What movement is Roman Wall near Haltwhistle, Cumberland?

Roman Wall near Haltwhistle, Cumberland is associated with Naïve art.

Artwork

Roman Wall near Haltwhistle, Cumberland

Frances Macdonald

Roman Wall near Haltwhistle, Cumberland is a watercolor work on paper by the Naïve art artist Frances Macdonald. It is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.

About this work

Overview

Roman Wall near Haltwhistle, Cumberland is a 1943 watercolour by Frances Macdonald, depicting a rural landscape with a Roman wall on a ridge.

Subject & Meaning

The painting shows a serene countryside scene with a winding road, rolling hills, and a few buildings, capturing a moment in the English landscape.

Technique & Style

Macdonald employed soft watercolour layers to convey a sense of peacefulness and depth, with gentle colour gradations and subtle fading into the distance.

History & Provenance

The work was created as part of the 'Recording Britain' initiative, a wartime project documenting Britain's changing landscape through topographical art.

Context

The 'Recording Britain' scheme, funded by the Pilgrim Trust and directed by Sir Kenneth Clark, aimed to preserve a visual record of places at risk from war damage and urban expansion.

Artist & collection

Artist

Frances Macdonald

Frances Macdonald MacNair (24 August 1873 – 12 December 1921) was a Scottish artist whose design work was a prominent feature of the Modern Style (British Art Nouveau style) during the 1890s.