Lassington Oak
1942
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1942
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Lassington Oak is a 1942 watercolor by Swan, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This painting shows a single tree with twisted branches and sparse leaves. The colors are mostly pale greens and browns, with some yellows mixed in. The brushstrokes are loose and watery, giving it a soft, sketchy look. The artist signed it "Swan" in the corner, along with the year 1942. The style feels quick and simple, like a sketch rather than a detailed study. Look up the Victoria and Albert Museum to see more works like this.
A watercolour painting by Swan from 1942, signed and dated, depicts a tall, twisted oak tree in portrait orientation. The tree’s trunk is enclosed by protective railings and supports, and the composition emphasizes its height by looking upward into the leaf canopy. The Lassington Oak, recorded in 1777 near Gloucester, was centuries old and survived the Second World War before falling in 1960. This work was part of the "Recording Britain" collection, a wartime initiative supported by the Pilgrim Trust to document British landscapes and heritage.
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In 1942, this watercolor artist captured Cirencester and the Cotswolds in soft, detailed scenes.
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