Who painted Farmhouse Bedroom?

Farmhouse Bedroom was painted by Eric Ravilious in 1938.

Where can I see Farmhouse Bedroom?

Farmhouse Bedroom is held by Victoria and Albert Museum.

Artwork

Farmhouse Bedroom

Eric Ravilious , 1938

Farmhouse Bedroom is a watercolor drawing by Eric Ravilious. It dates from 1938 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.

About this work

Overview

Farmhouse Bedroom is a watercolour drawing by Eric Ravilious, created during his prolific career as a designer, wood-engraver, and watercolourist in the early 20th century.

Subject & Meaning

The artwork depicts a serene, simple bedroom with a bed, chair, and distinctive patterned wallpaper. The composition juxtaposes the room's plain bedspread with the vibrant, intricate patterns of the wallpapers, carpets, and rugs.

Technique & Style

Ravilious employed soft, muted colours to convey a sense of quietness. The piece showcases his attention to detail in capturing textures and patterns, contrasting curved elements (iron bedstead, wooden chair) with the room's linear forms.

History & Provenance

While specific provenance details for 'Farmhouse Bedroom' are not provided, it reflects Ravilious's 1930s style, a period during which he was renowned for his decorative designs, including work for Wedgwood and book illustrations.

Context

This watercolour exemplifies the interwar period's domestic aesthetic, focusing on the everyday and the beauty in mundane interiors, a common theme among mid-20th-century British artists.

Legacy

'Farmhouse Bedroom' contributes to Ravilious's legacy as a versatile artist, highlighting his ability to find and depict beauty in ordinary scenes, influencing subsequent generations of British watercolourists and designers.

Artist & collection

Artist

Eric Ravilious

Eric William Ravilious was a British painter, designer, book illustrator and wood-engraver.

Museum

Victoria and Albert Museum

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