Who painted Lightwoods Park, Birmingham, Warwickshire?

Lightwoods Park, Birmingham, Warwickshire was painted by Richard L. Young in 1940.

Where can I see Lightwoods Park, Birmingham, Warwickshire?

Lightwoods Park, Birmingham, Warwickshire is held by Victoria and Albert Museum.

What movement is Lightwoods Park, Birmingham, Warwickshire?

Lightwoods Park, Birmingham, Warwickshire is associated with Regionalism.

Artwork

Lightwoods Park, Birmingham, Warwickshire

Richard L. Young , 1940

Lightwoods Park, Birmingham, Warwickshire is a watercolor work on paper by the Regionalist artist Richard L. Young. It dates from 1940 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.

About this work

Overview

Lightwoods Park, Birmingham, Warwickshire is a watercolour painting by Richard L. Young, created as part of the Recording Britain project during World War II.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts a winter scene in Lightwoods Park, featuring a decorative pavilion with a glass dome and metal railings, set amidst bare trees and a large brick building in the background. The tranquil atmosphere suggests a moment of stillness in the park.

Technique & Style

Young's use of soft colours and light strokes conveys the quiet mood of the winter scene, capturing the park's serene atmosphere.

History & Provenance

Commissioned by the Committee for the Employment of Artists in Wartime, the work is one of over 1,500 produced under the Recording Britain initiative, led by Sir Kenneth Clark, aiming to document the British landscape at risk from wartime destruction.