Artwork
Chart Sutton
Chart Sutton is a watercolor work on paper by the Abstract Expressionist artist Edie Lamont. It dates from 1958 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Overview
Created in 1958 by Edie Lamont, this work is a watercolor wash on paper that captures a tranquil garden setting in Chart Sutton, Kent. The piece is signed on the back with the title rendered in ballpoint pen. Its composition balances a modest structure on the left with cultivated greenery on the right, inviting quiet contemplation.
Subject & Meaning
The scene presents a small, pointed‑roofed building beside a cultivated garden, complete with trees, shrubs and a winding path. A shallow water feature—appearing as a stream or pond— occupies the foreground, enhancing the sense of calm. The work reflects a domestic landscape, emphasizing the harmony between built form and natural growth.
Technique & Style
Lamont employs a delicate watercolor wash, allowing pigments to blend softly and generate a dreamy atmosphere. Predominant greens and earth tones are layered with lighter washes for the sky, while the fluid medium renders the water element with a gentle translucency. The overall effect is understated, relying on subtle tonal shifts rather than bold outlines.
History & Provenance
The artwork bears its title on the reverse in ballpoint pen, a modest inscription typical of mid‑twentieth‑century practice. Since its creation, the piece has remained within private collections, with no record of exhibition beyond local venues in Kent. Its provenance is documented through the artist’s own labeling and the consistent water‑based medium characteristic of Lamont’s output.
Artist & collection
Artist
Edie Lamont painted quiet English village scenes in watercolour. This bundle features their work from 1945–70, like the soft, detailed Chart Sutton. It’s a slice-of-life tradition seen in small towns across mid-century…
