February Fill Dyke Postcard

This postcard depicts February Fill Dyke. One of our most popular works, this waterlogged evening landscape is inspired by the winter fields of Leader’s native Worcestershire.The title is taken from a traditional country rhyme: February fill the dyke, Be it black or be it white; But if it be white, It’s the better to like’ The rhyme refers to heavy rain (black) or snow (white) filling the ditches in winter time. [shortcode] [short-description]

• Artist: Benjamin Williams Leader
• Artwork: February Fill Dyke
• Date of Work: 1881

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