The Southdown, Underhill Road; Clayton to Westmeston

Executed in muted colours, the watercolour features soft, blended brushstrokes that create a dreamy quality and convey a sense of depth and atmosphere.

The work was part of a collection of over 1,500 pieces produced by 97 artists for the Recording Britain project, funded by the Pilgrim Trust and overseen by the Committee for the Employment of Artists in Wartime.

The project, directed by Sir Kenneth Clark, aimed to preserve traditional British art forms and document scenes of national identity amid concerns over wartime damage and cultural heritage loss.