Corpus. Mentem. Anima.
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Title: Rievaulx Abbey, Rye Dale, Yorkshire
Artist: Jean Hulton (Jean Crook)
Signed: Lower left
Date or Time Period: Mid 20th century
Medium: Watercolour on paper
Subject Matter: A finely detailed depiction of the ruins of Rievaulx Abbey in North Yorkshire, rendered with soft washes of colour that emphasise the rolling hills, trees, and the Gothic architecture of the abbey ruins.
Dimensions (cm):
Framed: H: 36.5 × L: 47.5 × W: 1.5
Image itself: H: 20.5 × L: 31.5
Condition: The watercolour is well-preserved, with strong colour retention. The mount shows light age-related discolouration, and the frame has minor wear consistent with age. Please refer to photographs for full details.
Framing Details: Housed in a gilt wooden frame with a cream mount. Media clipping attached to verso.
Provenance: Inscribed “for a friend N. Storer” to verso. Accompanied by a pasted newspaper clipping highlighting the career of Jean Crook (née Hulton), noting her exhibitions in the UK and internationally (New York, Australia, South Africa, Malaysia). She is also recognised for her depictions of Chichester and Bosham, and for illustrating a limited-edition book on Bosham.
Description:
This watercolour by Jean Hulton (later Jean Crook) captures the evocative ruins of Rievaulx Abbey in Rye Dale, Yorkshire. The artist, known for her architectural sensitivity and atmospheric treatment of historical sites, portrays the abbey ruins with careful draughtsmanship and a harmonious palette of muted greens, browns, and greys. Jean Crook exhibited widely across the UK and internationally, with her work reaching New York, Australia, South Africa, and Malaysia. She worked extensively in the Chichester and Bosham area and produced a limited-edition illustrated book on Bosham. A thoughtful and atmospheric rendering, this piece appeals both as a record of English heritage and as a mid-20th century example of architectural watercolour.
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