The Belvedere, Genzano
Edward Bawden, 1952

Edward Bawden used to take one or two painting holidays each year, during which he was free to paint for its own sake, and not for a client on commissions for book illustrations, printmaking, advertisements, catalogues etc, which his work as an outstanding designer involved. This watercolour was done on a holiday in Sicily. His technique was in traditional vein, making a careful pencil drawing rather like a blueprint or map, to which he applied washes of colour, one on top of the other, almost like a lithograph. His works were well drawn, selecting essentials from a subject, imaginative and warm in colour.
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Title of artwork, date
The Belvedere, Genzano, 1952
Date supported
1997
Medium and material
Watercolour
Dimensions
48 x 58 cm
Grant
3250
Total cost
6500
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