Corner of Grape Lane and Swinegate, York
1940
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1940
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This painting shows a quiet street corner with old brick buildings. The left side has a sign for a shop—only part of the word is visible, but it looks like a phone store. The buildings are weathered, with some windows boarded up and others cracked. The street is empty, with a few scattered leaves and a puddle near the curb. The artist used loose, sketchy brushstrokes to capture the texture of the buildings and the uneven pavement. The colors are muted, with earthy browns and grays dominating the scene. Check out the Victoria and Albert Museum to see this painting in person.
