Artwork
September Noon
September Noon is a watercolor work on paper by the Arts and Crafts movement artist Edward Bawden. It dates from 1937 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Overview
September Noon is a 1937 watercolour painting by Edward Bawden, depicting a serene harbour scene.
Subject & Meaning
The painting features a small wooden boat moored at a stone dock, with a red wooden shed behind it, and a larger ship in the background. The calm atmosphere and simple composition evoke a sense of tranquility.
Technique & Style
Bawden employed soft, blended colours to capture the interplay of light and shadow, creating a subtle contrast between the dark boat and the lighter surroundings.
Artist & collection
Artist
Edward Bawden made bold prints and watercolors rooted in 20th-century English life, often capturing quiet corners with sharp lines and bright colors.
