The Ash Roost
1950
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1950
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This painting shows three birds perched on bare branches. The sky is pale and washed out, while the ground has patches of blue and brown. The trees have no leaves, just twisted black lines against a soft, light background. The artist used loose, quick strokes—some areas are sketchy, others filled in with flat color. The birds look simple but stand out against the muted tones. Next, look up Tunnicliffe, Charles Frederick to see more of his work.
