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Bridge in a Lane, by Guy Malet, watercolor, 1950

Bridge in a Lane

Guy Malet

1950

watercolor

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

Dominant colour

Overview

Bridge in a Lane is a 1950 watercolor by Guy Malet, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.

Who painted this?
Guy Malet
When & what style?
1950
Where can I see it?
Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

This watercolour painting depicts a serene landscape featuring a bridge in a lane. The scene is set against a backdrop of trees and a cloudy sky, with a fence running along the left side of the image. In the distance, a building is visible, adding depth to the composition. The artist's use of colour and light creates a sense of tranquility, drawing the viewer's eye to the bridge and the surrounding foliage. The overall effect is one of peacefulness, inviting the viewer to step into the idyllic scene. If you're interested in learning more about the artist behind this beautiful landscape, you might want to explore the works of Guy Malet.

The story of this work

Overview

A watercolour heightened with white depicts a bridge situated in a lane, signed twice in pencil by the artist Guy Malet in 1950.

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About the artist

Portrait of Guy Malet
Artist

Guy Malet

Guy Seymour Warre Malet (1900–1973) was an English landscape and figure engraver, printmaker, watercolourist and oil painter. He spent a large portion of his life on the island of Sark and many of his images are of the Channel Islands.

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