Artwork
A view at Ridley
A view at Ridley is a watercolor work on paper by Hennell. It dates from 1940 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Overview
A watercolour painting titled 'A view at Ridley' depicts a rural landscape with tractors ploughing fields.
Subject & Meaning
The scene shows a serene countryside with fields, houses, and trees under a cloudy sky. The work was created as part of the 'Recording Britain' project, aiming to document the British landscape during wartime.
Technique & Style
The artist employed loose, watery brushstrokes and soft colours to capture the light and movement in the scene. Quick, sketchy strokes convey a sense of freshness and airiness, suggesting the work was executed rapidly, possibly outdoors.
History & Provenance
Created in 1940, 'A view at Ridley' was part of a wartime initiative led by Sir Kenneth Clark and funded by the Pilgrim Trust to record rural and urban scenes across England, Wales, and Scotland.
Artist & collection
Artist
The Hennell family is a family of prominent silver-smiths and writers in Southern England.
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Yalding Bridge
Tithe Barn, Abbotsbury
Tithe Barn, Wyke, Nr. Sherborne
