Artwork
Interior of flour mill, Emsworth, Hampshire.
Interior of flour mill, Emsworth, Hampshire. is a drawing by Robert Arthur Wilson. It dates from 1936 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Overview
Interior of flour mill, Emsworth, Hampshire is a 1936 drawing by Robert Arthur Wilson, currently part of the Victoria and Albert Museum's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing depicts a scene from the interior of a flour mill in Emsworth, Hampshire, focusing on a worker navigating the space past a ladder and closed door, amidst industrial elements like wooden barrels and a curved conveyor belt.
Technique & Style
Wilson employed simple yet detailed lines, extensive shading, and cross-hatching to achieve depth and texture, emphasizing the worker's attire and the rough floor without relying on color.
History & Provenance
Created in 1936 by Robert Arthur Wilson, the drawing is now housed at the Victoria and Albert Museum.
Artist & collection
