Who painted General view of Dover?

General view of Dover was painted by Badmin in 1936.

Where can I see General view of Dover?

General view of Dover is held by Victoria and Albert Museum.

Artwork

General view of Dover

Badmin , 1936

General view of Dover is a watercolor work on paper by Badmin. It dates from 1936 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.

About this work

Overview

General view of Dover is a 1936 watercolour by Badmin, depicting the town's coastline from an elevated inland vantage point.

Subject & Meaning

The watercolour captures Dover's landscape, featuring a mix of buildings, cliffs, and harbour, as part of the Recording Britain initiative to document Britain's national identity through topographical art.

Technique & Style

Executed in a light and loose style, the work employs quick, sketchy strokes and pale colours, conveying a sense of immediacy and capturing the scene with a sense of haste.

History & Provenance

Created in 1936, it was later included in the Recording Britain collection, a wartime project led by Sir Kenneth Clark that employed artists to document threatened landscapes between 1940 and 1943.

Artist & collection

Artist

Badmin

Stanley Roy Badmin was an English painter and etcher particularly notable for his book illustrations and landscapes.

Museum

Victoria and Albert Museum

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