Who painted Monoliths in a farmyard, Avebury?

Monoliths in a farmyard, Avebury was painted by Lines in 1942.

Where can I see Monoliths in a farmyard, Avebury?

Monoliths in a farmyard, Avebury is held by Victoria and Albert Museum.

What movement is Monoliths in a farmyard, Avebury?

Monoliths in a farmyard, Avebury is associated with British Romanticism.

Artwork

Monoliths in a farmyard, Avebury

Lines , 1942

Monoliths in a farmyard, Avebury is a watercolor work on paper by the British Romanticist artist Lines. It dates from 1942 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.

About this work

Overview

Monoliths in a farmyard, Avebury is a 1942 watercolour by Lines, created as part of the Recording Britain project.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts Avebury's standing stones within a rural farmyard, featuring weathered buildings, a small tree, and a rooster. The juxtaposition of ancient monuments and everyday agricultural life captures a moment in time.

Technique & Style

Loose, quick watercolour strokes convey the texture of the stones and the unevenness of the surrounding buildings, creating a quiet, introspective atmosphere.

History & Provenance

Commissioned during World War II, the work was part of a larger initiative to document Britain's landscapes and heritage, funded by the Pilgrim Trust and overseen by Sir Kenneth Clark.

Context

The Recording Britain project aimed to preserve a visual record of traditional British scenes, driven by concerns about cultural loss amid wartime destruction and modernization.