Artwork
Three Forms
Three Forms is a watercolor work on paper by Merlyn Evans. It dates from 1940 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Overview
Three Forms is a 1940 watercolour work by Merlyn Evans, combining gouache, ink, and crayon on a single surface.
Subject & Meaning
The painting features three geometric shapes, each uniquely designed and outlined in black, filled with a range of colours including pink, brown, and gray. Their arrangement creates a sense of movement and energy.
Technique & Style
Evans employed a mix of media to achieve a layered effect, using colour and composition to add depth and visual interest.
History & Provenance
Signed and dated in ink by the artist, Three Forms was exhibited at the Leicester Galleries in 1952, then acquired by a private collector before being purchased by the museum from Postan.
Artist & collection
