Who painted Duke's Head Hotel, Market Place, King's Lynn?

Duke's Head Hotel, Market Place, King's Lynn was painted by Antonis Mor.

Where can I see Duke's Head Hotel, Market Place, King's Lynn?

Duke's Head Hotel, Market Place, King's Lynn is held by Victoria and Albert Museum.

What movement is Duke's Head Hotel, Market Place, King's Lynn?

Duke's Head Hotel, Market Place, King's Lynn is associated with Social Realism.

Can I buy a print of Duke's Head Hotel, Market Place, King's Lynn?

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Artwork

Duke's Head Hotel, Market Place, King's Lynn

Antonis Mor

Duke's Head Hotel, Market Place, King's Lynn is a watercolor work on paper by the Social Realist artist Antonis Mor. It is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum. This watercolour, created in 1941 by an artist named Moore, depicts a scene in King's Lynn, England.

About this work

This watercolor shows a three-story building with a green roof and light-colored walls.

This watercolor shows a three-story building with a green roof and light-colored walls. The front has a big arched doorway and rows of tall windows with shutters. Above the windows, the words "Duke’s Head Hotel" are painted in gold letters. A smaller chimney sticks out from the left side, and the sketch looks a little faded.

The artist signed it in the corner, just "Moore" and the year 1941. No fancy details, just a straightforward view of a hotel in a town square.

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Overview

This watercolour, created in 1941 by an artist named Moore, depicts a scene in King's Lynn, England. The work is a straightforward representation of a hotel in the town's Market Place.

Subject & Meaning

The painting shows the Duke's Head Hotel, a three-story building with a distinctive arched doorway and tall windows. The hotel's name is prominently displayed in gold lettering above the windows.

Technique & Style

The watercolour is executed in a simple style, with a focus on capturing the hotel's architecture. The artist's signature and the date are discreetly placed in the corner.

History & Provenance

The work was produced as part of the 'Recording Britain' collection, a wartime initiative that employed artists to document England's landscape and architecture. The scheme was funded by the Pilgrim Trust and overseen by Sir Kenneth Clark.

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Artist & collection

Artist

Antonis Mor

Anthonis Mor, also known as Anthonis Mor van Dashorst and Antonio Moro (c. 1517 – 1577), was a Netherlandish portrait painter, much in demand by the courts of Europe. He has also been referred to as Antoon, Anthonius,…