Queens Road, Peckham
1983
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1983
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This painting shows a city street with buildings on both sides. The buildings are mostly brick, with some having shops on the ground floor. People are walking on the sidewalk, and there are cars parked along the street. The artist has used a range of grays to create depth and texture in the scene. The buildings appear to be old, with some having worn facades. The street is empty except for the parked cars and pedestrians. The painting is a detailed depiction of a city street, capturing the everyday life of a neighborhood. You can learn more about the artist's technique by looking up cross-hatching.
