Middleton Church

About this work

This watercolor shows a small church with a tall steeple, nestled between bare trees. The building has a simple white facade and a thatched roof, with a fence running along the front. A path leads to the church, and a pond sits in the foreground, reflecting the scene. The brushstrokes are loose, with soft washes of color for the sky and trees. The artist used quick, sketchy lines to suggest movement in the branches, as if caught in a breeze. The church’s design looks old-fashioned, with a pointed arch window visible in the background. Check out the Victoria and Albert Museum to see more works like this.