Artwork
Gipsy Lee's caravan beside the derelict mill, Littlehampton.
Gipsy Lee's caravan beside the derelict mill, Littlehampton. is a drawing by Robert Arthur Wilson. It dates from 1930 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Overview
This 1930 drawing by Robert Arthur Wilson depicts a scene of juxtaposed structures in Littlehampton, featuring Gipsy Lee's caravan alongside a derelict mill, now part of the Victoria and Albert Museum's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing contrasts a neglected, bladeless windmill with a small, slanted-roof building labeled 'CASINO', set amidst rough terrain. The emphasis on weathered and rusty elements highlights decay and neglect.
Technique & Style
Wilson employed quick, angled lines to convey the jagged remnants of the windmill's blades, while cross-hatching was used to render textured, metallic details, emphasizing the structures' worn state.
History & Provenance
Created in 1930, the work is currently held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
Artist & collection
