1947 Watercolour Brickworks by E. McCloud Framed Industrial Landscape Painting

Condition: Used

Subject: Landscape

Year of Production: 1947

Type: Painting

Framing: Framed

Country of Origin: United Kingdom

1947 Watercolour Brickworks by E. McCloud Framed Industrial Landscape Painting

Description:

This item is a vintage original watercolor painting titled “Brickworks”, created by artist E. McCloud in 1947. The artwork captures a quiet, snowcovered industrial landscape—likely in rural Northumberland—featuring a tall chimney, factory buildings, bare winter trees, and rustic fencing in the foreground.

Painted in a monochromatic palette of grey washes, the piece presents a moody, postwar British scene with expressive linework and depth. It reflects both the grit and beauty of mid20th century industrial Britain, rendered with subtle skill and atmosphere.

The piece is framed behind glass in a wooden frame with gold inner trim and mounted on an aged cream mat.

Product Details:

• Title: Brickworks

• Artist: E. McCloud

• Date: 1947

• Medium: Watercolour on paper

• Style: Monochrome industrial landscape

• Framed Size: Approx. 17 x 13 inches (measured)

• Frame Material: Wood with gold trim

• Display: Wired on the back and ready to hang

Condition:

Acceptable condition. The painting itself is clean and wellpreserved, with no major stains or damage visible. The cream mount has agerelated yellowing and light foxing, which adds to its vintage character. The wooden frame shows minor cosmetic wear, including surface scuffs and edge wear consistent with age. The backing is sealed with an original label from Wylam Craft Centre, with a handwritten date of 1979, likely indicating when it was framed.

About the Subject – Brickworks & British PostWar Industry:

Industrial scenes such as brickworks were popular subjects in mid20thcentury British art, especially in the years following WWII. Artists sought to capture the evolving relationship between landscape, labour, and industrial growth. This painting reflects that era—balancing cold functionality with the serenity of a winter setting.

Why Choose This Piece?

• Original 1947 dated painting – over 75 years old

• Rich in local and historical industrial context

• Subtle, atmospheric scene perfect for vintage or industrialthemed interiors

• Ready to hang – a timeless conversation piece

This rare and authentic watercolour is perfect for collectors of British landscape art, fans of industrial heritage, or those seeking understated vintage charm for their space.