Artwork

Garden at Boscastle, Cornwall

Garden at Boscastle, Cornwall, by Charles Ginner, watercolor, 1950
Garden at Boscastle, Cornwall, by Charles Ginner, watercolor, 1950

Garden at Boscastle, Cornwall is a watercolor work on paper by the Post-Impressionist artist Charles Ginner. It dates from 1950 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.

About this work

Overview

Charles Ginner's 1950 work, Garden at Boscastle, Cornwall, is a watercolour painting depicting a serene village scene.

Subject & Meaning

The painting shows old stone houses with chimneys and small windows, surrounded by a lush garden with a winding path, evoking a sense of calm and tranquility.

Technique & Style

Ginner's use of light highlights the contrast between the vibrant greenery and the darker stone walls, while simple yet bright colours bring the garden to life.

History & Provenance

The work is signed by the artist and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.

Artist & collection

Portrait of Charles Ginner

Artist

Charles Ginner

Charles Isaac Ginner (4 March 1878 – 6 January 1952) was a British painter of landscape and urban subjects.