Corpus. Mentem. Anima.
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Title: Early Morning
Artist: Attributed to Jenny Howard (unsigned, name found on post-it attached to back of frame)
Signed: Unsigned
Date or Time Period: Believed to be mid-20th century (receipt of sale dated 1986)
Medium: Oil on board
Subject Matter: Impressionist still life scene depicting a woman seated at a table in a Mediterranean-inspired garden, with a black-and-white cat nearby and lush foliage in the background. A red earthenware pot rests on the table, enhancing the rustic charm.
Dimensions (cm):
Framed: H: 58 x L: 48 x W: 4.5
Unframed: H: 46 x L: 36
Condition: The painting appears well preserved, though with expected age-related wear. The reverse shows a canvas board backing from Daler (Superior Canvas Board, 20 x 16), confirming period materials.
Framing Details: Displayed in a gilt and painted wooden frame with bevelled edges, complementing the warm tones of the composition.
Provenance:
A handwritten receipt attached to the reverse documents a sale for £50 to Mr. John Churchill from D.A. Wilson, dated 5th July 1986 (Cat. 76).
A Trevor Rush Gallery label remains affixed to the backboard, suggesting past gallery handling and an earlier marked price of £18.
Description:Early Morning is an evocative impressionist oil painting on board, believed to be by Jenny Howard. The composition captures a tranquil Mediterranean-inspired garden corner, where a woman sits with her back to the viewer beside a rustic table, accompanied by a black cat. The interplay of light, foliage, and still life details creates a serene, contemplative atmosphere. The artwork demonstrates an intimate domestic charm, with its provenance providing tangible history and connection to its past collectors.
This piece is paired with another painting offered for sale, titled Dusk.
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