Shepperton

Shepperton

Hagedorn

1941

watercolor

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

This watercolor shows a quiet village street with a church tower on the left and a few small houses on the right. A horse-drawn cart sits near the church, and a couple of people walk or stand around. The buildings have simple roofs and small windows, and the road looks dusty. Trees line the street, and a car is parked near one of the houses. The artist signed it "Shepperton," which is likely the place they painted. The loose, sketchy style makes it feel like a quick snapshot of daily life. Check out the Victoria and Albert Museum to see more works like this.

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