Who painted Lugg's Hill Farm, Colwall?

Lugg's Hill Farm, Colwall was painted by Cowern in 1940.

Where can I see Lugg's Hill Farm, Colwall?

Lugg's Hill Farm, Colwall is held by Victoria and Albert Museum.

What movement is Lugg's Hill Farm, Colwall?

Lugg's Hill Farm, Colwall is associated with Social Realism.

Artwork

Lugg's Hill Farm, Colwall

Cowern , 1940

Lugg's Hill Farm, Colwall is a watercolor work on paper by the Social Realist artist Cowern. It dates from 1940 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.

About this work

This sketch shows an old farm with two weathered buildings—one with dark wood walls and a thatched roof, the other made of exposed wooden beams.

This sketch shows an old farm with two weathered buildings—one with dark wood walls and a thatched roof, the other made of exposed wooden beams. In the foreground, a cow grazes near a fence, while a small dog sits in the grass. The artist used loose, watery lines to suggest trees, bushes, and a rocky hillside, keeping everything soft and sketchy.

The signature reads "R.T. Cowern, 1940," and the title notes it’s Lugg’s Hill Farm in Colwall. The light touch of the watercolor makes the scene feel quiet and simple, like a snapshot of rural life.

If you like this style, check out the Victoria and Albert Museum for more works by Cowern.

Overview

Lugg's Hill Farm, Colwall is a 1940 watercolour painting by R.T. Cowern, created using pen and ink and watercolour techniques.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts a rural scene featuring a half-timbered farmhouse and outbuildings, with a cow and dog in the foreground, capturing a moment of everyday rural life.

Technique & Style

Cowern's loose, watery brushstrokes convey a sense of softness and simplicity, suggesting the natural surroundings and textures of the scene.

History & Provenance

The work is part of the 'Recording Britain' collection, a project initiated in 1940 to document Britain's topography and national identity through art, funded by the Pilgrim Trust.

Context

Created during wartime, the painting reflects the project's aim to record and preserve images of Britain's cultural heritage.

Artist & collection

Artist

Cowern

Cowern is a surname. Notable people with the surname include:Dianna Cowern, American YouTuber Jenny Cowern (1943–2005), English artist Raymond Teague Cowern (1913–1986), British painter and illustrator