Artwork
The Bellringer's Chamber, SS. Peter and Paul Church, Clare
The Bellringer's Chamber, SS. Peter and Paul Church, Clare is a watercolor work on paper by Kenneth Rowntree. It dates from 1940 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum. The Bellringer's Chamber, SS.
About this work
The artist's style is described as crisp and colourful, with a focus on the written word in his pictures of churches and chapels.
The Bellringer's Chamber, SS. Peter and Paul Church, Clare is a watercolour work. It was created by Kenneth Rowntree around 1940-1942.
The artist's style is described as crisp and colourful, with a focus on the written word in his pictures of churches and chapels. This is evident in his depiction of a notice board detailing early church donors.
To learn more about the techniques used in this watercolour, consider looking into the technique of sfumato.
Overview
The Bellringer's Chamber, SS. Peter and Paul Church, Clare is a watercolour painting created by Kenneth Rowntree between 1940 and 1942. It depicts a scene from the church of SS. Peter and Paul in Clare.
Subject & Meaning
The painting focuses on the bellringer's chamber, highlighting a notice board that lists early church donors. Rowntree often incorporated written texts into his church scenes, possibly due to their significance as 'found objects', given his personal connection to the Quaker faith.
Technique & Style
Rowntree's style is characterized by crisp lines and vivid colours, approaching the realm of Magical Realism. His use of watercolour showcases his ability to capture detail and texture.
Context
The church of SS. Peter and Paul dates back to the Norman Conquest, with a notable 15th-century nave and chancel. Rowntree's work draws attention to a specific aspect of the church's history and heritage.
Artist & collection
Artist
Kenneth Rowntree painted quiet British places in watercolour around 1940, from barn-stacked Essex fields to the carved oak pews of Caernarvonshire chapels.
View of the Ruins of the Cloister, the Belfry of St. Mary's Church, and the Vicarage, Tilty
Detail of Ceiling at Gwydir Uchar Chapel, Llanrwst, Caernarvonshire
Interior of SS Peter and Paul, Little Saling, Essex
Interior of the Church of St. Mary the Virgin, Lindsell
House at Easingwold
The Smoke Room, Ashopton Inn
Pews in St Mary's Church, Whitby
West Front of the Priory Church, Dunstable, Bedfordshire
