Mill at Battersea
Watercolour by unknown artist, depicting the Mill at Battersea. Late 18th century.
Grey wash watercolour depicting a windmill that stands prominently in the centre of the composition, with its wooden structure and large sails. Surrounding it are building and a couple of boats . To the left we can see a view of the surrounding fields and a church in the distance. To the right the river dominates the composition, with a big building visible on the other bank.
There are inscriptions: "Battersea" next to the boats and "Chelsea Hospital" over the water near the Hospital. on the back of the watercolour with the data.
pencil, grey wash and watercolour
Artist Biography
John Hassell (c. 1767–1825) John Hassell was an English watercolourist, engraver, illustrator, and drawing-master. He produced numerous aquatint views of local scenery, often hand-coloured and published in topographical volumes. A prolific teacher and author, he wrote instructional books on watercolour painting and drawing. Hassell was a friend of George Morland, whose biography he published in 1800, and whose work he also engraved. His son Edward Hassell followed in his footsteps as a watercolourist.
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