Architectural Rendering-Window from Stanwick Park c. 1926

This watercolour painting, Architectural Rendering-Window from Stanwick Park, was made by an anonymous artist at an unknown date. It's interesting to see how the artist builds up the image through layers of translucent washes, a process that feels both deliberate and open to chance. Looking closely, you can see the texture of the paper coming through in the walls and window. The overall effect is one of soft light and muted colour. The ornate curtains contrast with the more sober treatment of the walls, creating an interesting tension. If you look at the way the light hits the window, you can almost see the artist thinking about the scene in terms of tone and shape, as though they were working from life rather than a plan. This piece reminds me a little of Agnes Martin's delicate formalism. Both artists are able to transform a simple, geometric image into something quiet and transcendent. What does it make you think of?