Haystack, Colesden Grange

Haystack, Colesden Grange

James Brown

1943

watercolor

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

This painting shows a bright, rolling landscape with a big yellow haystack on a hillside. A narrow path winds past it, and a lone tree stands near a fence. The colors are bold—greens, yellows, and blues—with quick, loose brushstrokes that make the scene feel alive. The haystack is the star here, sitting alone in the golden field. The artist used watercolor, letting the paint blend softly in some spots while staying sharp in others. If you like this style, check out the Victoria and Albert Museum for more works like it.

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