Aldeburgh from Thorpeness
1940
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1940
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Martin Hardie painted Aldeburgh from Thorpeness around 1940 using watercolour. This quiet landscape shows a flat stretch of coast with a low horizon line and muted colors. No postcards here—Hardie left out the usual beaches and seaside charm on purpose. He was also a top keeper at the Victoria and Albert Museum, but this piece isn’t about famous sites. It feels older, like a Dutch landscape from centuries back, with soft light and calm space. Check out more of Hardie’s watercolours at the Victoria and Albert Museum.
