The High Street, Marlborough, from St.Peter's Churchyard
1942
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1942
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
The High Street, Marlborough, from St.Peter's Churchyard is a 1942 watercolor by Lines, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This watercolor shows a quiet street lined with old brick buildings. A tree with green leaves leans over a low wall, and a bike leans against it. People walk on the sidewalk, and a few cars are parked farther down. The scene looks calm, with soft colors and gentle brushstrokes. The artist used light washes of paint to keep the scene airy, almost like a sketch. The buildings have a cozy, lived-in feel, with chimneys and small windows. Next, check out the Victoria and Albert Museum to see more works like this.
The work is a watercolour from the Recording Britain project, created in 1942 by Lines, depicting The High Street in Marlborough as viewed from St Peter’s Churchyard. Part of a national initiative to document Britain’s landscape and heritage during the Second World War, the painting reflects concerns about wartime damage, urban change, and the loss of rural traditions. It was produced under a scheme commissioned by the Ministry of Labour and National Service and funded by the Pilgrim Trust, with oversight from Sir Kenneth Clark. The collection aimed to preserve a visual record of places and…
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