King Athelstan's Palace, and stables (now cottages), Malmesbury
1942
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1942
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This watercolor shows a quiet hillside with old stone houses and a small wooden stable. The buildings have slanted roofs, some with chimneys, and clothes hang on a line near the stable. A bare tree stands in the middle, and the ground looks dry with patches of grass and a few scattered plants. The artist used soft, blended colors that make the scene feel warm but simple. The paint looks light and sketchy, almost like a quick study rather than a polished work. Check out the Victoria and Albert Museum to see more works like this.
