East Hanningfield Church, Essex

East Hanningfield Church, Essex

Martin Hardie

1931

watercolor

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

This watercolor shows an old church with a tall, arched window framed by trees. In front of the church, a grassy area holds several weathered gravestones. The scene is soft and slightly faded, with light greens and browns dominating. The artist wrote the name "East Hanningfield" in the corner, hinting at a small English village. The church looks abandoned, with nature slowly taking over. Check out the Victoria and Albert Museum to see this painting in person.

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