Godwin Bennett (1888-1950) - Oil Cornish Village on the Lizard Peninsula

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Description

A picturesque scene in a village on the Lizard Peninsula in Cornwall. Presented in a distressed gilt-effect wooden frame. Signed to the lower-right edge. Artist's label on the verso which includes the location. Later label on the verso with biographical information about the artist. On canvas on stretchers.

Condition

There are some mild scuffs to the frame but overall in fine condition. Inspection under UV light reveals no restoration.

Size

27.9 x 38.6cm (11" x 15.2")
Framed Size: 37.5 x 48.2cm (14.8" x 19")

Artist Biography

Godwin Bennett (1888-1850) was a painter in oils. 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.

Location

Lizard, Helston, Cornwall, England, United Kingdom, TR12 7NH

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SKU qt372
Artist Godwin Bennett (1888-1950)
Date Early 20th Century
Dimensions 27.9 x 38.6cm
Medium Oil
Subject Architecture & Cityscapes
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