St. Mary's, Whitby - Exterior
1940
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1940
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
St. Mary's, Whitby - Exterior is a 1940 watercolor by Rowntree, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This watercolor shows an old stone church with tall arched windows and a simple tower. In front, a fenced-off graveyard has rows of worn headstones, some leaning. The church looks weathered, with patches of moss or lichen on the walls. A few trees and a sloped roof add to the quiet scene. The artist focused on soft colors—earthy browns, muted greens, and pale blues—to keep it calm. The fence and headstones create a clear boundary between the church and the graveyard. Check out the Victoria and Albert Museum to see more works like this.
