Who painted The Quebb Farm, Eardisley?

The Quebb Farm, Eardisley was painted by Lines in 1942.

Where can I see The Quebb Farm, Eardisley?

The Quebb Farm, Eardisley is held by Victoria and Albert Museum.

What movement is The Quebb Farm, Eardisley?

The Quebb Farm, Eardisley is associated with Regionalism.

Artwork

The Quebb Farm, Eardisley

Lines , 1942

The Quebb Farm, Eardisley is a watercolor work on paper by the Regionalist artist Lines. It dates from 1942 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.

About this work

Overview

The Quebb Farm, Eardisley is a 1942 watercolour by Lines, capturing a traditional timber-framed farmhouse in Eardisley, accompanied by a barn and a dried pond, set against a subdued, pale sky.

Subject & Meaning

The painting documents a rural English scene, reflecting wartime concerns over the erosion of national heritage and traditional landscapes due to urbanization and agricultural changes.

Technique & Style

Lines employed soft, blended watercolours and loose, sketchy brushstrokes, conveying a sense of gentle serenity and subtle light and shadow play across the quiet, muted landscape.

History & Provenance

Created under the 'Recording Britain' project, led by Sir Kenneth Clark and funded by the Pilgrim Trust during WWII, the work is part of a broader effort to preserve visual records of threatened British landscapes and architecture.

Context

Part of a national project to capture England's rural and historic identity, The Quebb Farm, Eardisley, sits alongside other works in the series, now housed in collections like the Victoria and Albert Museum.