18th century art
Folk art
Naive Art
Sussex landscape
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Pair of 18th-Century Naïve Topographical Paintings of Sussex

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Traditional East Sussex countryside painting with cottages and mill

Description

Naïve East Sussex Village Paintings – Staplecross Landscapes (Late 18th Century)

Vernacular Sussex Village Scenes

These naïve East Sussex village paintings show rural life in the Sussex Weald. The scenes most likely depict Staplecross. The artist worked in a provincial folk style, not an academic one. These paintings record place, memory, and community.

Many naïve East Sussex village paintings served as heirlooms. Families kept them as visual records of home and belonging. One building carries a later date linked to the 1780s. This note may mark a birth house, not the painting’s creation date.

Architecture of the Sussex Weald

The paintings show clusters of Sussex vernacular cottages. You can see brick walls, tile roofs, and simple farm buildings. Fenced lanes divide the properties. The layout reflects real village structure.

The earthy palette strengthens the local character. Ochres, brick reds, and deep browns echo Sussex clay soil. These colours give the naïve East Sussex village paintings warmth and authenticity.

The Windmill and Village Life

A tall windmill rises above the cottages. It acts as a landmark and symbol of the farming economy. The artist painted it larger than strict perspective allows. That choice shows its importance.

Small figures and animals appear throughout the scene. They bring daily life into focus. This narrative detail defines many naïve East Sussex village paintings.

Map-Like Perspective

The viewpoint feels elevated. The artist wanted to show the whole settlement. This approach gives the work a map-like quality. It is typical of naïve East Sussex village paintings and early folk landscapes.

These paintings are not decorative fantasies. They are visual documents of place.

Surface and Age

You can see age-consistent craquelure across the surface. The varnish has mellowed over time. These features deepen the tone and atmosphere. They also show the paintings lived in domestic settings.