Who painted Pewsey Vale and Fir Trees from Martinsell?

Pewsey Vale and Fir Trees from Martinsell was painted by Lines in 1942.

Where can I see Pewsey Vale and Fir Trees from Martinsell?

Pewsey Vale and Fir Trees from Martinsell is held by Victoria and Albert Museum.

Artwork

Pewsey Vale and Fir Trees from Martinsell

Lines , 1942

Pewsey Vale and Fir Trees from Martinsell 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

Pewsey Vale and Fir Trees from Martinsell is a 1942 watercolour painting created as part of the Recording Britain project, a wartime initiative to document British landscapes.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts a serene landscape featuring fir trees on a hillside, with rolling fields and a pale blue sky in the background, capturing a tranquil rural scene.

Technique & Style

The work is characterized by soft colors and loose brushstrokes, conveying a sense of airiness and movement, with the trees depicted as leaning slightly, suggesting the effect of wind.

History & Provenance

Produced during the Second World War, the painting was part of a larger effort to preserve scenes threatened by wartime changes, with over 1,500 works created by 97 artists under the Recording Britain project.

Context

The Recording Britain project aimed to support artists during wartime while documenting rural and architectural subjects across England.

Artist & collection

Artist

Lines

Lines (1909–1968) was an artist.

Museum

Victoria and Albert Museum

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