Who painted Silbury Hill, Avebury?

Silbury Hill, Avebury was painted by Lines in 1942.

Where can I see Silbury Hill, Avebury?

Silbury Hill, Avebury is held by Victoria and Albert Museum.

What movement is Silbury Hill, Avebury?

Silbury Hill, Avebury is associated with Impressionism.

Artwork

Silbury Hill, Avebury

Lines , 1942

Silbury Hill, Avebury is a watercolor work on paper by the Impressionist artist Lines. It dates from 1942 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.

About this work

Overview

Created under a scheme initiated by Sir Kenneth Clark, the work reflects concerns about potential wartime destruction and broader changes to rural Britain.

This watercolour by Lines depicts Silbury Hill near Avebury as part of the Recording Britain project during the Second World War, documenting the English landscape to preserve a sense of national identity. Created under a scheme initiated by Sir Kenneth Clark, the work reflects concerns about potential wartime destruction and broader changes to rural Britain. The painting captures the ancient monument within its surrounding terrain, contributing to a broader effort to record places of cultural significance.

The project, which ran from 1940 to 1943, employed artists to produce topographical works, with funding from the Pilgrim Trust.