Morshead Hotel, 158, Richmond Hill, Richmond

Executed in watercolour, the work features light, precise lines, emphasizing architectural details like chimneys and shutters. The overall effect is calm and straightforward, prioritizing clarity over dramatic expression.

Commissioned under the 'Recording Britain' project during World War II, this work was part of an initiative by the Committee for the Employment of Artists in Wartime, funded by the Pilgrim Trust, to document nationally significant sites amidst wartime and modernization concerns.

Part of a broader collection including notable artists, this piece reflects wartime efforts to preserve traditional British art and document vulnerable landscapes and lifestyles.

Now part of a significant collection, the work's legacy lies in its contribution to the 'Recording Britain' project, offering a glimpse into Britain's architectural and social landscape during WWII. Similar works can be found at the Victoria and Albert Museum.