Artwork

Playden Mill, Sussex

Playden Mill, Sussex, by Robert Arthur Wilson, 1933
Playden Mill, Sussex, by Robert Arthur Wilson, 1933

Playden Mill, Sussex is a drawing by Robert Arthur Wilson. It dates from 1933 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.

About this work

Overview

Playden Mill, Sussex is a drawing by Robert Arthur Wilson, created in 1933, and is part of the Victoria and Albert Museum's collection.

Subject & Meaning

The drawing depicts an old windmill on a small hill, surrounded by a fence, with a nearby house and bushes. The scene is quiet and still, capturing a moment in time.

Technique & Style

The artist emphasized textures, rendering rough wood and smooth stone in detail, without the use of color. The focus on texture creates a sense of depth and tactility.

Artist & collection

Artist

Robert Arthur Wilson

Robert Arthur Wilson (1884–1975) was an artist, born in Sunderland.