Artwork
Thorne Colliery
Thorne Colliery is a watercolor work on paper by the Social Realist artist Edgar Holloway. It dates from 1935 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Overview
Thorne Colliery is a watercolour painting created by Edgar Holloway in 1935, depicting a landscape with industrial and natural elements.
Subject & Meaning
The painting shows Thorne Colliery at Hatfield, featuring a colliery amidst a landscape with trees and a cloudy sky. The muted colours and calm mood suggest a serene representation of an industrial site.
Technique & Style
The watercolour is characterised by its detailed rendering, with visible lines and textures. The palette is subdued, dominated by grays and browns, contributing to the overall quiet atmosphere.
Artist & collection
Artist
Edgar Holloway made watercolor paintings of British coal towns and old buildings in the 1930s and 1940s.
