Who painted Boy under Trees?

Boy under Trees was painted by Edna Clarke Hall in 1950.

Where can I see Boy under Trees?

Boy under Trees is held by Victoria and Albert Museum.

Artwork

Boy under Trees

Edna Clarke Hall , 1950

Boy under Trees is a watercolor work on paper by Edna Clarke Hall. It dates from 1950 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.

About this work

Overview

Boy under Trees is a watercolour painting by Edna Clarke Hall, created around 1950. It is part of the Victoria and Albert Museum's collection.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts a young boy standing under a tree, wearing a white shirt and dark shorts, holding an object in his hands. He is set against a backdrop of trees, a grassy field, and distant hills.

Technique & Style

The dominant colour palette is muted, featuring shades of green, brown, and blue. Loose and expressive brushstrokes convey a sense of movement and energy. The watercolour technique lends the painting a soft, dreamy quality.

Artist & collection

Artist

Edna Clarke Hall

Edna Clarke Hall was a watercolour artist, etcher, lithographer and draughtsman who is mainly known for her many illustrations to Wuthering Heights by Emily Brontë.

Museum

Victoria and Albert Museum

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