Artwork
Valley Scene and Ponds

Valley Scene and Ponds is a watercolor work on paper by the Regionalist artist Charles Robinson. It dates from 1930 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Overview
Valley Scene and Ponds is a watercolour painting created by Charles Robinson in 1930. It depicts a serene landscape with rolling hills and ponds.
Subject & Meaning
The painting presents a tranquil scene, with trees and foliage in the foreground and a soft sky above. The ponds, nestled among the hills, contribute to the overall sense of calm and peacefulness.
Technique & Style
Robinson employs loose brushstrokes and subtle colour gradations to evoke a sense of depth and atmosphere. A range of colours, from various shades of green to soft blues and whites, are used to create a serene and inviting world.
History & Provenance
The painting was part of a bequest of 27 pieces by Charles Robinson, donated to the Victoria and Albert Museum in 1982 by his daughter, Edith Mary Robinson.
Artist & collection
Artist
Charles Robinson painted dreamy watercolors in the 1930s, soft hills, medieval villages, and gentle nudes all in delicate washes.


















