Artwork
Clifton Hill, Brighton
Clifton Hill, Brighton is a watercolor work on paper by Janes. It dates from 1940 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Overview
Clifton Hill, Brighton is a watercolour painting created in 1940 as part of a larger initiative to document the British landscape.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a street scene in Brighton, with a row of buildings on one side and a low wall and tree on the other, capturing a moment in the town's everyday life.
Technique & Style
The work is characterized by its detailed and realistic representation of the scene, with a focus on textures and colours that bring the street to life.
History & Provenance
It was produced as part of the Recording Britain project, a wartime endeavour funded by the Pilgrim Trust and overseen by Sir Kenneth Clark, which employed artists to record scenes of national significance.
Context
The project aimed to preserve images of Britain's towns, landscapes, and historic sites during a time of potential destruction and change.
Artist & collection
Artist
This artist painted small, precise watercolours of British streets and buildings in the 1940s.
