House at Easingwold
1940
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1940
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This is a simple watercolor of a two-story brick building with a shop on the ground floor. The sign reads "Beckwiths," and the windows display mannequins wearing hats and coats. Next door, a smaller white building has a green door and a black lantern hanging outside. The sky is pale, and the rooftops have chimneys with a hint of smoke. The artist used soft, light colors to show the quiet feel of a small town. The watercolor style keeps things loose and sketchy, not too detailed. If you like this style, check out more works by Rowntree, Kenneth.
