Artwork
Thorn Farm, Salcombe Regis
Thorn Farm, Salcombe Regis is a watercolor work on paper by Longley. It dates from 1940 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Overview
Thorn Farm, Salcombe Regis is a 1940 watercolour by Longley, created as part of the Recording Britain collection.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a weathered stone house with a thatched roof, surrounded by a garden and overhung with a tree branch, capturing a serene rural scene.
Technique & Style
Executed in loose, sketchy brushstrokes, the watercolour conveys a sense of immediacy and naturalness, with soft colours and an airy feel.
History & Provenance
Commissioned under the Recording Britain scheme, initiated by Sir Kenneth Clark and funded by the Pilgrim Trust, to document the British landscape during World War II.
Context
This work is one of over 1,500 produced by 97 artists, focusing on rural England and aiming to preserve a record of places at risk.
Artist & collection
Artist
A watercolour artist active around 1940, Longley painted quiet English landmarks in soft washes.
