Houses on the Green, Tetbury

About this work

This painting shows two old houses with sloped roofs and small windows. The walls are rough and textured, one with a mix of yellow and gray tones, the other a pale gray. A wooden door stands open on the left house, and a well pump sits in front of the right one. The ground is grassy with a dirt path leading up to the buildings. The artist used soft, loose brushstrokes to capture the weathered look of the houses. The colors are muted, giving the scene a quiet, everyday feel. Look up the Victoria and Albert Museum to see more works like this.