Artwork
Heale House, Woodford
Heale House, Woodford is a watercolor work on paper by the Regionalist artist Merritt. It is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Overview
Heale House, Woodford is a watercolour painting created in 1942 by Merritt. It is one of over 1,500 works produced as part of the Recording Britain scheme, a wartime initiative to document landscapes and sites across England, Wales, and Scotland.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts Heale House, a country house in Woodford, surrounded by gardens and mature trees. The scene is tranquil, with a focus on capturing the house and its setting.
Technique & Style
The watercolour features loose brushstrokes and soft color blending, creating a gentle, muted atmosphere. The artist's use of pale tones for the sky and subdued greens for the foliage adds to the serene mood.
History & Provenance
Heale House, Woodford was created as part of the Recording Britain scheme, funded by the Pilgrim Trust and administered by the National Gallery under Sir Kenneth Clark's direction. The scheme employed 97 artists to record sites at risk from war damage or modernisation.
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Artist & collection
Artist
Anna Massey Lea Merritt (September 13, 1844 – April 7, 1930) was an American artist from Philadelphia who lived and worked in Great Britain for most of her life.
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