Who painted Old Fernhurst Church?

Old Fernhurst Church was painted by Hill in 1940.

Where can I see Old Fernhurst Church?

Old Fernhurst Church is held by Victoria and Albert Museum.

What movement is Old Fernhurst Church?

Old Fernhurst Church is associated with Regionalism.

Artwork

Old Fernhurst Church

Hill , 1940

Old Fernhurst Church is a watercolor work on paper by the Regionalist artist Hill. It dates from 1940 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.

About this work

Overview

Old Fernhurst Church is a 1940 watercolour painting created as part of the Recording Britain project, a wartime initiative to document Britain's landscape and built environment.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts a rural church made of yellow stone, with a tall steeple and a figure in a white suit walking away from it down a tree-lined road, capturing a serene moment in the British countryside.

Technique & Style

Executed in watercolour, the work features soft colours and gentle brushstrokes that convey a sense of peacefulness and capture the textures of the stone and foliage.

History & Provenance

The painting was produced under the Recording Britain project, initiated by Sir Kenneth Clark and funded by the Pilgrim Trust, which employed 97 artists to create over 1,500 works documenting places threatened by wartime changes.

Artist & collection

Artist

Hill

A hill is a landform that extends above the surrounding terrain. It often has a distinct summit, and is usually applied to peaks which are above elevation compared to the relative landmass, though not as prominent as…