Artwork
The Old Mill, Littlehampton
The Old Mill, Littlehampton is a drawing by Robert Arthur Wilson. It dates from 1931 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Overview
The Old Mill, Littlehampton is a drawing by Robert Arthur Wilson, created in 1931, and is part of the Victoria and Albert Museum's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing depicts a serene waterfront scene with weathered boats, simple houses, and a prominent windmill on a hill, capturing a tranquil moment in a local setting.
Technique & Style
Wilson employed loose, expressive lines to convey texture and atmosphere, using varying line quality to suggest the roughness of wooden boats and the smoothness of the water.
Context
The inclusion of a sign on the windmill reading 'The Windmill' suggests that the scene is a recognizable local landmark, grounding the drawing in a specific time and place.
Artist & collection
