Who painted 93 to 97 Park Lane, W.1.?

93 to 97 Park Lane, W.1. was painted by Barbara Jones in 1943.

Where can I see 93 to 97 Park Lane, W.1.?

93 to 97 Park Lane, W.1. is held by Victoria and Albert Museum.

What movement is 93 to 97 Park Lane, W.1.?

93 to 97 Park Lane, W.1. is associated with Social Realism.

Artwork

93 to 97 Park Lane, W.1.

Barbara Jones , 1943

93 to 97 Park Lane, W.1. is a watercolor work on paper by the Social Realist artist Barbara Jones. It dates from 1943 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum. This watercolour painting, titled '93 to 97 Park Lane, W.

About this work

Overview

This watercolour painting, titled '93 to 97 Park Lane, W.1.', was created in 1943 as part of a wartime documentation project. It depicts a row of buildings in London's Mayfair district.

Subject & Meaning

The work shows three closely situated buildings on Park Lane, rendered in soft colours with a light dusting of snow. The scene conveys a sense of quiet, with an emphasis on the buildings' shapes and the play of light.

Technique & Style

The artist employed watercolour to achieve a simple, uncluttered representation of the scene, focusing on broad forms rather than detailed features. The resulting image is characterised by muted beiges, browns, and pale blues.

History & Provenance

The painting was produced under the Recording Britain project, a scheme supported by the Pilgrim Trust and directed by Sir Kenneth Clark to document the British landscape during World War II.

Context

This work is one of over 1,500 commissioned between 1940 and 1943, aiming to preserve a visual record of places perceived as vulnerable to change or destruction.

Artist & collection

Artist

Barbara Jones

Barbara Mildred Jones (25 December 1912 – 28 August 1978) was an English artist, writer and mural painter. She is known for curating the exhibition Black Eyes and Lemonade (1951) and her book The Unsophisticated Arts (1951).