Who painted House, Wigmore?

House, Wigmore was painted by Puller.

Where can I see House, Wigmore?

House, Wigmore is held by Victoria and Albert Museum.

What movement is House, Wigmore?

House, Wigmore is associated with Social Realism.

Artwork

House, Wigmore

Puller

House, Wigmore is a watercolor work on paper by the Social Realist artist Puller. It is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.

About this work

Overview

House, Wigmore is a 1941 watercolour painting depicting a three-storey red brick house on a sloping site in the village of Wigmore, characterized by a gable roof, chimney, and ornate exterior details.

Subject & Meaning

The work captures a serene, idyllic scene of a residential building amidst wartime, reflecting the broader goal of the Recording Britain project to preserve images of the British landscape during a period of turmoil and change.

Technique & Style

Executed in watercolour, the painting features a soft, dreamy quality, with a muted palette (notably a pale yellow background) and meticulous rendering of architectural and botanical details.

History & Provenance

Created under the Recording Britain project (1940-1943), directed by Sir Kenneth Clark and funded by the Pilgrim Trust, this piece is one of over 1,500 works aimed at documenting Britain's pre-war landscape.

Context

Painted in 1941, the work responds to wartime anxieties over bomb damage, potential invasion, and societal shifts, serving as a visual record of England's architectural heritage.