Who painted Houses in Marlborough Hill, St. John's Wood?

Houses in Marlborough Hill, St. John's Wood was painted by Enid Marx in 1940.

Where can I see Houses in Marlborough Hill, St. John's Wood?

Houses in Marlborough Hill, St. John's Wood is held by Victoria and Albert Museum.

What movement is Houses in Marlborough Hill, St. John's Wood?

Houses in Marlborough Hill, St. John's Wood is associated with British Romanticism.

Artwork

Houses in Marlborough Hill, St. John's Wood

Enid Marx , 1940

Houses in Marlborough Hill, St. John's Wood is a watercolor work on paper by the British Romanticist artist Enid Marx. It dates from 1940 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum. Houses in Marlborough Hill, St.

About this work

Overview

Houses in Marlborough Hill, St. John's Wood is a 1940 watercolour by Enid Marx, created for the Recording Britain project.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts two tall residential buildings with numerous windows, set amidst trees with varying foliage, a bench, and a curved sidewalk. The scene captures a tranquil, everyday urban environment.

Technique & Style

Marx employed loose, expressive brushstrokes to convey the play of light and shadow, using a simple yet warm colour palette to evoke a sunny atmosphere.

History & Provenance

The work was part of the Recording Britain initiative, which documented British landscapes during World War II, funded by the Pilgrim Trust and led by Sir Kenneth Clark.

Context

The project aimed to preserve a visual record of Britain's changing landscape amidst wartime threats and urban development, involving 97 artists who produced over 1,500 works.

Artist & collection

Artist

Enid Marx

Enid Crystal Dorothy Marx, RDI (20 October 1902 – 18 May 1998), was an English painter and designer, best known for her industrial textile designs for the London Transport Board and the Utility furniture Scheme.