Robert Medley

Robert Medley painted scenes of people doing ordinary things in the 1950s, often using watercolor. In "Figure group with cyclist," you’ll see outlines of figures against a plain background, with a lone cyclist cutting through. It feels like a snapshot of a moment rather than a detailed portrait. This isn’t a grand history painting—just a slice of daily life. See how the colors stay light and the edges stay loose. Want to see more mid-century British watercolors? Tap into the 1950s British art movement here.