Artwork
An old Quaker Meeting House, Hedgerley Village
An old Quaker Meeting House, Hedgerley Village is a watercolor work on paper by Anderson. It dates from 1940 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Overview
An old Quaker Meeting House, Hedgerley Village is a 1940 watercolour by Anderson, created as part of the Recording Britain scheme.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a timber-framed house in Hedgerley Village, showcasing its simple and sturdy design, characteristic of older English architecture. The scene includes everyday details, such as a person near the front door and another in the garden.
Technique & Style
The watercolour features soft colours and loose brushstrokes, conveying a quiet, everyday atmosphere. The artist's focus on the house's structure highlights its dark beams and lighter infill panels.
History & Provenance
The work was produced under the direction of Sir Kenneth Clark as part of the Recording Britain scheme, a project documenting sites of national identity during World War II, funded by the Pilgrim Trust.
Context
The Recording Britain scheme aimed to record buildings and landscapes in England between 1940 and 1943, while supporting artists during wartime.
Artist & collection
Artist
These watercolours capture quiet English villages in the 1940s, their sloping roofs and stone walls standing firm against time.
