Who painted Gateway to St. Olave's Hart Street, E.C.2.?

Gateway to St. Olave's Hart Street, E.C.2. was painted by Barbara Jones in 1943.

Where can I see Gateway to St. Olave's Hart Street, E.C.2.?

Gateway to St. Olave's Hart Street, E.C.2. is held by Victoria and Albert Museum.

What movement is Gateway to St. Olave's Hart Street, E.C.2.?

Gateway to St. Olave's Hart Street, E.C.2. is associated with Impressionism.

Artwork

Gateway to St. Olave's Hart Street, E.C.2.

Barbara Jones , 1943

Gateway to St. Olave's Hart Street, E.C.2. is a watercolor work on paper by the Impressionist artist Barbara Jones. It dates from 1943 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum. Gateway to St.

About this work

Overview

Gateway to St. Olave's Hart Street, E.C.2. is a 1943 watercolour by Barbara Jones, created under the Recording Britain project, which aimed to document Britain's landscape and architecture during World War II.

Subject & Meaning

The work depicts the entrance to St. Olave's Church in London, featuring a closed iron-barred door, carved stone details, and two skulls on a ledge, subtly referencing the site's ecclesiastical history.

Technique & Style

Jones employed soft watercolors to capture the interplay of light and shadow, imbuing the scene with a sense of realism and subtle eeriness, set against the backdrop of trees and a dark sky.

History & Provenance

Commissioned by the Recording Britain project, funded by the Pilgrim Trust and led by Sir Kenneth Clark, this piece is part of a larger collection by notable watercolourists, supporting artistic practice amidst wartime.

Saxon Church, Bradford-on-Avon, Frances Macdonald

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).