Artwork
Farm and Falconry, The Buttas, Canon Pyon
Farm and Falconry, The Buttas, Canon Pyon is a watercolor work on paper by Lines. It dates from 1942 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Overview
Farm and Falconry, The Buttas, Canon Pyon is a 1942 watercolour by Lines, capturing a serene rural scene in Herefordshire, England. The painting focuses on the historic Butthouse farmhouse and a gatehouse, set amidst natural surroundings.
Subject & Meaning
The subject is a 17th-century farmhouse and gatehouse near King's Pyon, highlighting architectural heritage. Created under the 'Recording Britain' project, it aimed to preserve visual records of threatened landscapes and traditions during WWII.
Technique & Style
Executed in watercolour, the work features muted colours, bold brushstrokes, and textured rendering of timber and stone, conveying a soft, dreamy, and rustic atmosphere.
History & Provenance
Commissioned by the 'Recording Britain' initiative (1940s), funded by the Pilgrim Trust and led by Sir Kenneth Clark, to document Britain's changing landscape during wartime. The painting's current location and full provenance details are not specified here.
Context
Produced amidst WWII, the piece reflects the project's goal to preserve a visual archive of Britain's vulnerable cultural and physical landscapes facing wartime destruction and modernization.
Legacy
As part of 'Recording Britain', this watercolour contributes to a broader archival effort, preserving early 20th-century perceptions of England's historic rural identity. Its individual legacy within Lines' oeuvre and broader art historical significance are not detailed in available information.
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