Artwork
The Bull Inn and Cottages, Strand-on-the-Green, Chiswick
The Bull Inn and Cottages, Strand-on-the-Green, Chiswick is a watercolor work on paper by the Impressionist artist Archibald Standish Hartrick. It dates from 1940 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Overview
The Bull Inn and Cottages, Strand-on-the-Green, Chiswick is a 1940 watercolour by Archibald Standish Hartrick, created as part of the Recording Britain project.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a row of old brick houses, including The Bull Inn, in a tranquil scene with a blooming tree. The artist captured an everyday, topographical scene, reflecting the project's aim to preserve a record of the English landscape.
Technique & Style
The watercolour features soft colours and loose brushstrokes, suggesting a rapid execution. The artist's focus on capturing the scene is evident in the way the tree's branches spread across the houses.
History & Provenance
The work was produced during the Recording Britain project, led by Sir Kenneth Clark and funded by the Pilgrim Trust, which employed 97 artists to document sites across England, Wales, and Scotland between 1940 and 1943.
Artist & collection
Artist
Archibald Standish Hartrick (7 August 1864 – 1 February 1950) was a Scottish painter known for the quality of his lithographic work.
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The Gateway, Boston Manor Park, Brentford.
Hogarth's Tomb and Chiswick Reach
18th century houses at The Butts, Brentford
Dock of the Grand Union Canal Co., Brentford
The Bridge in Chiswick House Grounds
The Thames at Brentford
