Who painted Toll Bridge, Whitney-on-Wye?

Toll Bridge, Whitney-on-Wye was painted by Lines in 1942.

Where can I see Toll Bridge, Whitney-on-Wye?

Toll Bridge, Whitney-on-Wye is held by Victoria and Albert Museum.

What movement is Toll Bridge, Whitney-on-Wye?

Toll Bridge, Whitney-on-Wye is associated with Impressionism.

Artwork

Toll Bridge, Whitney-on-Wye

Lines , 1942

Toll Bridge, Whitney-on-Wye is a watercolor work on paper by the Impressionist artist Lines. It dates from 1942 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.

About this work

Overview

Toll Bridge, Whitney-on-Wye is a 1942 watercolour painting by Lines, capturing a 19th-century wooden toll bridge over the River Wye in Herefordshire.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts a serene riverscape with the toll bridge as its central element, accompanied by subtle reflections, surrounding hills, trees, and distant buildings under an overcast sky. The scene conveys a sense of tranquility.

Technique & Style

Lines employed muted colours and soft brushstrokes to create a peaceful atmosphere, emphasizing the natural setting and the bridge's integration within it.

History & Provenance

Commissioned under the 'Recording Britain' project (1940-1943), initiated to document Britain's cultural and geographical identity during WWII, the work is signed, dated, and part of over 1,500 pieces by 97 artists, funded by the Pilgrim Trust.

Context

Although primarily focused on England, the project occasionally included Welsh and Scottish subjects, with this piece reflecting the broader effort to preserve pre-war Britain's image amidst wartime.