Charterhouse School, Godalming

Charterhouse School, Godalming

Alfred William Rich

1907

watercolor

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

This painting shows a quiet countryside scene with a row of trees in the foreground. Beyond them, a small town sits on a hill, with buildings and a church spire visible. The sky is pale and soft, while the fields below are a mix of green and brown. The artist used loose, sketchy brushstrokes to suggest light and shadow, giving the scene a gentle, dreamy feel. The trees in the front are dark and clustered, almost like a natural fence. Check out the Victoria and Albert Museum to see this watercolor in person.

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