About this artwork
Catterline, on the east coast of Scotland, became both home and primary subject for Joan Eardley during the last decade of her life. She depicted the village in all seasons and weathers, working outdoors as much as possible, which gave her a deep connection with the landscape. This is the view north-west, from behind her cottage at No.1 South Row. Despite being covered with snow and under a grey sky, Eardley’s depiction of the village is enlivened by dashes of colour. Crops can be seen poking through the snow, a cottage is brightened by a red chimney, and in the distance an orange sun hangs above the horizon.
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title:Snow
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date created:1958
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materials:Oil on board
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measurements:101.50 x 113.50 cm; Framed: 112.70 x 124.80 x 5.40 cm
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credit line:Bequeathed by Mr David Burns 2003
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accession number:GMA 4674
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artwork photographed by:Antonia Reeve
Joan Eardley
Joan Eardley
Born in West Sussex, Eardley moved to Glasgow at the outbreak of war. She studied at Glasgow School of Art and at Hospitalfield House under James Cowie. Cowie helped to shape her preference for everyday subjects. In 1949 Eardley rented a studio in the centre of Glasgow, and a few years later moved...