The Old Mill, Littlehampton
1931
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1931
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
The Old Mill, Littlehampton is a 1931 by Robert Arthur Wilson, depicting Windmill, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This sketch shows a quiet waterfront scene. In the foreground, old boats sit half-submerged on muddy ground, their hulls weathered and ropes tangled. Behind them, a row of simple houses with dark roofs lines the shore, and a tall windmill stands on a hill, its blades angled sharply against the sky. The artist used quick, loose lines to suggest texture—like the rough wood of the boats or the smooth water’s ripples. The windmill’s sign reads *"The Windmill"*, hinting at a local spot. Next, check out cross-hatching to see how artists build shading with lines.
Robert Arthur Wilson (1884–1975) was an artist, born in Sunderland.
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