The House of Castor and Pollux, Pompeii
1952
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1952
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Dominant colour
The House of Castor and Pollux, Pompeii is a 1952 watercolor by Scarfe, a contemporary_abstract work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This painting shows a row of old buildings with peeling walls and crumbling columns. The colors are faded—pinks, browns, and blues—like a place that’s seen better days. A few plants grow in the cracks, and a small figure stands near the center, almost hidden. The artist used loose, sketchy brushstrokes, giving it a rough, unfinished look. The buildings look like ruins, but they’re actually from a famous ancient city. If you like this style, check out the Victoria and Albert Museum for more works like it.
