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