Artwork
No.1 Elm Row
No.1 Elm Row is a watercolor work on paper by David CBE Jones. It dates from 1927 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum. No.
About this work
Overview
No.1 Elm Row is a watercolour painting by David Jones, capturing a serene street scene.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts two adjacent houses with distinctive windows, a tree between them, and a bench, conveying a sense of quiet everyday life.
Technique & Style
Executed in soft pinks, greens, and blues, the work features loose, expressive brushstrokes, blending simplicity with detailed textures.
Context
The elevated viewpoint and focus on domestic architecture suggest an interest in the mundane and the local.
Artist & collection
Artist
British artist David Jones made pencil and watercolour studies of people and places in the early 1920s.
