Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Title:
Shere Surrey Village Cottages Trees Country Lane Watercolour Painting
Artist: British School, 20th century
Medium: watercolour on card, unframed
Size: 7 x 10 height x width in inches
Signature: unsigned from the images provided
Inscription: inscribed verso “Shere Surrey”
Stamped verso: no stamp visible from the images provided
Provenance: private collection
Condition: good overall vintage condition. The sheet shows light age toning, minor handling marks and some surface wear. There is slight edge wear and minor corner wear visible. The painted surface remains bright, attractive and highly decorative.
Description:
A charming 20th century British School watercolour depicting a peaceful village lane in Shere, Surrey, as inscribed to the reverse. The composition shows a quiet country road leading past trees, garden fencing and traditional village houses, with cottages partially hidden among the foliage. The scene has a gentle English village atmosphere, combining architectural charm with soft natural greenery.
The painting is particularly appealing for its calm, observational quality. The artist uses transparent washes of green, brown, ochre and soft blue to capture the trees, hedgerows, sky and village buildings. The central trees create a natural canopy across the composition, while the pale road draws the eye into the scene and towards the cottages beyond. Small details such as the gate, fences, windows and varied rooflines add character without making the work feel overworked.
Shere is a highly attractive Surrey village subject, making this watercolour especially appealing for collectors looking for named English locations, Surrey landscapes, village scenes, country lane paintings...
Category
Mid-20th Century French School Landscape Drawings and Watercolors
