Cottage Garden

An charming mid-century naïve style painting  that captures a whimsical scene brimming with colour and detail, executed oil oil onto canvas.

A cottage, complete with a red tiled roof and bright blue doors, stands at the heart of the composition. A tall tree with lush green foliage frames the right side, while a vibrant garden with flowers bloom across the foreground. A Siamese cat, poised in mid-step beside a stone birdbath adorned with red flowers, adds a touch of personality to the tranquil setting.

Executed in a naïve or folk-art style, the work embraces a deliberate flatness and simplified perspective, lending it a nostalgic, storybook quality. The forms are outlined cleanly, and architectural details are rendered with a clear, almost schematic precision.

The palette is bright and cheerful. The brushwork is fine and controlled, with short, directional strokes used for the grass and flowers to create texture and pattern. Surfaces are generally smooth, with crisp edges and an even application of paint, giving the piece its distinctive illustrative charm.

This oil on canvas is housed in a complementary gilt frame. The painting is in excellent vintage condition, and the frame has minor scuffs. 

Size: 48.5 x 57 cm (including frame)