Godwin Bennett (1888-1950) - Early 20th Century Oil Offham Combe, Sussex

Description

A beautiful oil landscape showing the picturesque, rolling hills of Offham Coombe on the Southern coast of England. The artist has wonderfully captured the golden sunlight on the crest of the distant hills and the topographical feel of the Sussex downs. A figure steering a horse and plough through the field can be seen in the foreground. The artist has signed to the lower right and the painting has been presented in a contemporary lime washed frame. On canvas.

Condition

The condition is typical for a picture of this age including minor discolouration. The frame has small losses o the upper right and lower left corners and general dirtying to the surface.

Size

27.8 x 38.3cm (10.9" x 15.1")
Framed Size: 35.5 x 45.6cm (14" x 18")

Artist Biography

His works include Bodinnick on the River Fowey; Cornwall; Coverack, Cornwall and A Cornish Harbour (viewed from an opening at the top of the steps).

Information provided in 2012 by the spouse of a descendant of the artist's wife (Edith Ashdown) suggests that Bennett spent a considerable amount of time in Cornwall, though he was born in Brighton and later lived in Croydon. He was an exhibitor at the RA and did much work on commission for Salmons postcards. It is believed that he and Edith (also known as Daisy) may have met through Clem Lambert, a Sussex painter connected with her family. Godwin and Edith were married in Steyning, Sussex, in 1913. In 1920 they had a daughter, Margherita, but were later divorced.