Artwork
The Causeway, Wiltshire Downs
The Causeway, Wiltshire Downs is a watercolor work on paper by Eric Ravilious. It dates from 1937 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
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Overview
The Causeway, Wiltshire Downs is a watercolour painting created by Eric Ravilious in April 1937. It is a landscape work executed in soft, blended colours.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a serene rural scene, with rolling hills, a winding dirt road, and trees, some displaying vibrant red foliage. The composition guides the viewer's eye into the landscape.
Technique & Style
Ravilious employed subtle colour gradations to capture the effect of light on the hills. The dry grass is rendered in warm tones, while the shadows remain cool and muted, creating a sense of depth and atmosphere.
History & Provenance
The watercolour is signed in pencil by the artist, indicating its authenticity and connection to Ravilious's oeuvre.
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Artist & collection
Artist
Eric William Ravilious was a British painter, designer, book illustrator and wood-engraver.
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