Artwork
Winter days, Hessel Street Market, London
Winter days, Hessel Street Market, London is a watercolor work on paper by the Impressionist artist Dorothy Belasco. It dates from 1922 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Overview
Winter Days, Hessel Street Market, London is a 1922 watercolour by Dorothy Belasco, depicting a bustling indoor market scene.
Subject & Meaning
The painting shows a crowded market with wooden stalls laden with goods, and people engaged in various activities. The rough walls and varied lighting create a sense of everyday life.
Technique & Style
The work is characterized by quick, sketchy lines, giving it a spontaneous feel. The artist's use of watercolour captures the play of light and shadow within the market.
History & Provenance
The watercolour is signed, dated, and titled by the artist. It is an example of Belasco's work, which can be found in collections such as that of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
Artist & collection
Artist
London’s 1920s streets pulse in Dorothy Belasco’s watercolours. Winter days crowds Hessel Street Market in 1922; the same year she traces Sir Moses Montefiore’s Ramsgate tomb in soft washes. Around the corner, the Bacon…
