Artwork
Georgian House, Cecily Hill, Cirencester
Georgian House, Cecily Hill, Cirencester is a watercolor work on paper by Swan. It dates from 1942 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Overview
Georgian House, Cecily Hill, Cirencester is a 1942 watercolour depicting a three-storey, pale yellow stone Georgian house on Cecily Hill in Cirencester, characterized by square extensions with pediments and blind windows.
Subject & Meaning
The subject is a specific Georgian house, captured for its national significance during WWII as part of the 'Recording Britain' project, aiming to document changing British landscapes.
Technique & Style
Executed with quick, light strokes, the watercolour emphasizes simple shapes and soft colors, conveying a sense of an old yet well-maintained, serene street scene.
History & Provenance
Created in 1942 for the 'Recording Britain' initiative, funded by the Pilgrim Trust, to record nationally significant sites during the war.
Context
Part of a broader wartime effort to document the British landscape, alongside other works in the 'Recording Britain' collection, now found in institutions like the Victoria and Albert Museum.
Artist & collection
Artist
In 1942, this watercolor artist captured Cirencester and the Cotswolds in soft, detailed scenes.
