Who painted Alton Lodge?

Alton Lodge was painted by Cheek in 1943.

Where can I see Alton Lodge?

Alton Lodge is held by Victoria and Albert Museum.

Artwork

Alton Lodge

Cheek , 1943

Alton Lodge is a watercolor work on paper by Cheek. It dates from 1943 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.

About this work

Overview

Alton Lodge is a 1943 watercolour by Cheek, portraying an Italianate red-brick building with a distinctive rooftop pavilion. The work is part of the 'Recording Britain' collection, a wartime project documenting Britain's changing landscape.

Subject & Meaning

The subject, Alton Lodge, is depicted with architectural accuracy, highlighting its two-story facade, arched doorway, windows, and a tower with balcony and top-floor room. The lush surroundings emphasize the building's contextual beauty.

Technique & Style

Cheek's watercolour technique achieves depth and texture in the brickwork, while thoughtful color and shading convey warmth and character in the scene.

History & Provenance

Created in 1943 for 'Recording Britain', a 1940-initiated project by the Committee for the Employment of Artists in Wartime, funded by the Pilgrim Trust and directed by Sir Kenneth Clark, to record topographical scenes amidst wartime concerns.

Context

Part of a broader effort by 97 artists producing over 1,500 works, Alton Lodge reflects the project's goal to capture Britain's architectural and landscape heritage during a time of potential destruction.

Artist & collection

Artist

Cheek

Cheek painted quiet British streets and landmarks in watercolor during the 1940s, leaving behind soft, unhurried scenes of St.

Museum

Victoria and Albert Museum

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