Artwork
Bible Christian Chapel, Tremodrett, Roche
Bible Christian Chapel, Tremodrett, Roche is a watercolor work on paper by Spear. It dates from 1940 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Overview
A watercolour painting of Bible Christian Chapel, Tremodrett, Roche, created in 1940 as part of the 'Recording Britain' collection.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a small stone chapel on a hillside, surrounded by fields and hills, conveying a sense of rural tranquility and national identity.
Technique & Style
The artist employed loose, expressive brushstrokes to capture the play of light and shadow, imbuing the scene with a sense of freshness and vitality.
History & Provenance
Commissioned under the 'Recording Britain' scheme, initiated by the Committee for the Employment of Artists in Wartime and funded by the Pilgrim Trust, overseen by Sir Kenneth Clark.
Context
The work was created during the Second World War as part of a broader effort to document the British landscape and capture scenes of national significance.
Artist & collection
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