Artwork

Old brick residences in the grounds of the South Kensington Museum (now the Victoria and Albert Museum)

Old brick residences in the grounds of the South Kensington Museum (now the Victoria and Albert Museum) is a watercolor work on paper by the Impressionist artist Myra Jessie Tindell. It dates from 1892 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.

About this work

Overview

This 1892 watercolour by Myra Jessie Tindell depicts a row of old brick residences. The scene is set in what is now the grounds of the Victoria and Albert Museum in London.

Subject & Meaning

The painting shows a group of brick houses with chimneys and a fence, viewed from the southeast. The buildings were located west of the present-day Cast Courts and south of the Quadrangle.

Technique & Style

The watercolour features soft, muted colours and gentle brushstrokes, capturing a serene atmosphere. The artist's use of brown and tan hues conveys a sense of quiet and stillness.

History & Provenance

The residences were documented in an 1862 oil painting by Robert Collinson and in photographs held by the Museum, providing insight into their earlier appearance and use as dwellings.