Artwork
Landscape with road in flat country
Landscape with road in flat country is a drawing by Hubert Springford A.R.I.B.A. East. It dates from 1910 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum. This 1910 watercolour drawing by Hubert Springford A.
About this work
Overview
This 1910 watercolour drawing by Hubert Springford A.R.I.B.A. presents a serene landscape.
Subject & Meaning
The scene features a winding country road through flat fields, with a prominent tree on the right and distant buildings partially obscured by trees, evoking a sense of tranquility.
Technique & Style
Loose, watery brushstrokes and soft colours, predominantly greens and grays, create a dreamy atmosphere, with gentle shapes and a lack of sharp detail contributing to the overall effect.
History & Provenance
Created in 1910 by Hubert Springford A.R.I.B.A., the drawing is a representative work of its time.
Artist & collection
Artist
Hubert Springford A.R.I.B.A. East
Hubert Springford drew quiet, flat landscapes in ink and pencil around 1895–1910, favoring wide skies above plowed fields and empty roads that stretch to the edge of the paper.
