Artwork
Peg's Farm near Bosbury
Peg's Farm near Bosbury is a watercolor work on paper by Cowern. It dates from 1940 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Overview
Peg's Farm near Bosbury is a 1940 watercolour painting by Cowern, depicting a rural scene with a half-timbered building and surrounding landscape.
Subject & Meaning
The painting shows a farm with a large house, outbuildings, and a hop barn, capturing a moment in the life of a rural community. The work was part of the 'Recording Britain' collection, documenting British landscapes during World War II.
Technique & Style
The watercolour is executed in muted colours, with greens and browns dominating the palette. Loose brushstrokes convey a sense of movement and energy, creating a peaceful, rural atmosphere.
History & Provenance
The painting was created as part of a wartime initiative funded by the Pilgrim Trust and overseen by the Committee for the Employment of Artists in Wartime, aiming to preserve a record of Britain's vanishing rural identity.
Artist & collection
Artist
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
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