Artwork
Flying the Kite
Flying the Kite is a watercolor work on paper by Edward Harry Handley-Read. It is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Overview
Flying the Kite is a 1950 watercolour by Edward Harry Handley-Read, depicting a serene scene of kite flying.
Subject & Meaning
The painting shows a small village and a lone figure flying a kite in the foreground, set against a flat sky. The focus is on the solitary figure and the kite, a faint shape in the air, conveying a sense of quiet simplicity.
Technique & Style
The artist employed light washes to create an airy background, allowing the tree and kite to stand out. Soft watercolour strokes characterise the scene, with the kite rendered as a barely visible presence.
Artist & collection
Artist
Edward Harry Handley-Read (1870–1935) was an artist, born in London.
