Artwork
Penrice Village, Gower, Glamorganshire
Penrice Village, Gower, Glamorganshire is a watercolor work on paper by Mona Moore. It dates from 1940 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Overview
Penrice Village, Gower, Glamorganshire is a watercolour painting created by Mona Moore in 1940 as part of the 'Recording Britain' project.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a tranquil scene of three old cottages in a grassy field, with a bare tree in front of one of them, capturing a moment in the village's history.
Technique & Style
Moore employed soft, watery brushstrokes and muted earthy tones to convey the quiet atmosphere of the scene, blending greens and browns to create a sense of harmony.
History & Provenance
The work was produced during the 'Recording Britain' initiative, led by Sir Kenneth Clark and funded by the Pilgrim Trust, which documented the British landscape during World War II.
Context
The 'Recording Britain' project focused on topographical views, including rural landscapes and historic buildings, with a limited representation of Welsh counties, resulting in over 1,500 works by 97 artists between 1940 and 1943.
Artist & collection
Artist
Mona Moore painted quiet watercolours of Welsh villages and coastline in the 1940s.
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