Interior of St. Mary's Church, Whitby
1940
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1940
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This painting shows a simple church interior with three tall windows letting in soft light. The walls are plain, and the windows have small panes. A wooden bench sits in front of the windows, and the floor looks worn. On the right, a statue of a robed figure stands on a pedestal, with a small heart shape painted near the top of the wall. The artist used light colors and loose brushstrokes to keep things calm and quiet. The windows and the statue are the main focus, but the details are simple and uncluttered. If you like this style, check out the Victoria and Albert Museum for more works like this.
