Interior of Charles West's Workshop
1932
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1932
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This room looks like a woodworker’s messy workshop. Sawdust covers the floor. A workbench sits in the middle, piled with tools and half-finished wooden pieces. A window lets in light, showing dust floating in the air. Shelves hold more tools, and a door stands open in the back. The artist painted this in 1932, showing a real craftsman’s space. The loose brushstrokes make it feel quick and real, not polished. Look up Victoria and Albert Museum to see more of their collection.
