Artwork

Charterhouse School, Godalming

Charterhouse School, Godalming, by Alfred William Rich, watercolor, 1907
Charterhouse School, Godalming, by Alfred William Rich, watercolor, 1907

Charterhouse School, Godalming is a watercolor work on paper by Alfred William Rich. It dates from 1907 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.

About this work

Overview

This 1907 watercolour by Alfred William Rich captures a serene landscape featuring Charterhouse School in Godalming.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts a tranquil countryside scene with the school's buildings and a church spire on a hill in the background, evoking a sense of calm and seclusion.

Technique & Style

Rich employed loose, expressive brushstrokes to convey the interplay of light and shadow, imbuing the scene with a soft, ethereal quality. The foreground trees are rendered in dark, clustered forms, framing the view.

Artist & collection