Artwork
Regency Brighton: Houses in Russell Square, Sussex
Regency Brighton: Houses in Russell Square, Sussex is a watercolor work on paper by the British Romanticist artist Charles Knight. It dates from 1940 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Overview
Regency Brighton: Houses in Russell Square, Sussex is a watercolour painting created in 1940 as part of the Recording Britain project, a wartime initiative to document British landscapes and architecture.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a serene scene of Regency-style terraces in Brighton, featuring a woman walking a dog. The tranquil atmosphere and architectural details convey the character of the seaside resort.
Technique & Style
The artist employed loose, sketchy lines and soft colours, predominantly pale blues, greens, and beiges, to capture the scene. This approach gives the painting a gentle, old-fashioned feel, with a focus on atmosphere over precise detail.
History & Provenance
The work was produced under the Recording Britain project, funded by the Pilgrim Trust and directed by Sir Kenneth Clark, which employed artists to record scenes across England, Wales, and Scotland.
Artist & collection
Artist
Charles Knight was a British landscape painter and stained-glass artist, best remembered for his watercolour paintings of the landscapes of Sussex.
The Southdown, Underhill Road: Westwards from Poynings
Fields and Woods South of Ditchling
The County Hall and High Street, Lewes
The Southdown, Underhill Road; Wickhurst Barn near Poynings looking Westwards
Hangleton Manor, near Brighton
House and Shop in Pool Valley, Brighton
The Southdown, Underhill Road; Ditchling Beacon, from the Meadows near Westmeston
Anne of Cleves' House (North Elevation), Ditchling, Sussex
