Hillmorton Locks
John F.W.C. Farleigh 1900 - 1965
Summary
A stylised view of Hillmorton Locks, looking down from the left side of the river bank across the water. Painted using sharp, diagonal brushstrokes (especially in the sky region) this style is also mimicked on the grassy verge and the river. The view is slightly obscured by the grasses and stone wall along the bank, and both locks are closed. The roof of the lock-keeper's cottage is visible in the background amongst the trees. The colours used are naturalistic, and the grey tones of the river are a result of the overcast sky which features heavy, black clouds.
Object Name
Hillmorton Locks
Creators Name
Date Created
1924
Dimensions
unframed: 50.4cm x 67cm
framed: 63.2cm x 78.6cm
accession number
1925.590
Collection Group
Place of creation
England
Support
canvas
Medium
oil paint
Credit
Gift of Mr Charles Lambert Rutherston, 1925