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The Chattel House Series
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| Watercolour Art of JPA Gittens - 3 The Chattel House Series |
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| A dominant theme/subject is the chattel house. This typical gingerbread timber house was perfected by artisans in the early 20th century. It was designed for easy setup, dismantling and transporting from one spot to another, indicative of the tenuous nature of landholding by Barbados black working class in the colonial era. The chattel house, though fast disappearing as concrete (and less attractive) bungalows mushroom, has become emblematic of Barbados. Features of the chattel house nevertheless have been absorbed into Barbadian architecture generally, and this continues to be the case. The chattel house is favourite of contemporary artists and photographers. | |
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| #10. "Chattel House/Afternoon" - Watercolour on paper (90lb NOT) - NIFCA 1998. 1930s chattel house | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| #12. "Looking out" - watercolour on paper - 1999. "Looking out" means watching life go by... | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| #9. "Door in St George" - Watercolour on tinted paper - NIFCA Bronze 2001. A jalousied door found on a stone house. | |
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| #38. "Not at Home" - Watercolour on tinted paper - 2002. Companion piece to "Door in St George". The ancient stone house where this was found has since been demolished.... | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 28. "After a Bath" - Watercolour postcard size (Canson Montval) - NIFCA Bronze - 1999. (Private Collection) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| #11. "Chattel House II" - Pen and wash on paper - 2000. Sketch study | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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