{"product_id":"harry-bush-roi-suburban-garden-scene-london-watercolour-framed","title":"Harry Bush ROI Suburban Garden Scene London Watercolour Framed","description":"\u003ch2\u003eOriginal Watercolour\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarry Bush ROI - Watercolour\u003cbr\u003e\n“Suburban Garden Scene”\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA charming mid-20th century British garden scene with studio sale provenance\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtist:\u003c\/strong\u003e Harry Bush ROI (1883–1957)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e “Suburban Garden Scene”\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMedium:\u003c\/strong\u003e Watercolour with graphite details\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSupport:\u003c\/strong\u003e Paper (mounted, framed and glazed)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSignature:\u003c\/strong\u003e Unsigned; studio stamped verso\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Image: 16.5 × 19 cm (6.5 × 7.5 in)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very good; typical light age-related wear\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProvenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wye Art Gallery; studio sale with estate stamp\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDescription\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA charming suburban garden watercolour by Harry Bush ROI, painted circa 1940 and exemplifying the artist’s distinctive approach to everyday British life. The composition captures a quiet, sunlit garden scene with remarkable sensitivity, blending careful observation with a strong decorative quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBush’s refined handling of light and detail brings warmth and intimacy to the subject, reflecting his reputation as the “Painter of the Suburbs.” The work relates closely in spirit to his celebrated painting “December Sunshine” (1925), held in the Museum of London.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePresented in a gilt wood frame with mount and glazing, this piece is ready to hang and offers both aesthetic appeal and strong collector interest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout the Artist\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHarry Bush ROI (1883–1957) was born in Brighton and became one of Britain’s most distinctive painters of suburban life. He exhibited regularly at the Royal Academy and was an elected member of the Royal Institute of Oil Painters. His work was also shown at the Royal West of England Academy, Royal Scottish Academy and the Paris Salon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBush lived and worked in Merton Park, London, where he created many of his best-known scenes. A major studio sale of his work was held at Christie’s in 1984, and his paintings are held in collections including the Museum of London and Russell-Cotes Art Gallery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eEstimated Date\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCirca 1940\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eProvenance \u0026amp; Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePreviously purchased from Wye Art Gallery, Hereford. Originally part of a studio sale, bearing the artist’s estate stamp verso, confirming direct provenance from the artist’s studio. A strong example of Bush’s sought-after suburban subjects.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Crag Bank Art","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53551614787922,"sku":"CBA-85","price":395.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1078\/0904\/6866\/files\/57_92686560-4cb4-40d3-ac0a-2a924ce84385.jpg?v=1779735712","url":"https:\/\/cragbankart.co.uk\/products\/harry-bush-roi-suburban-garden-scene-london-watercolour-framed","provider":"Crag Bank Art","version":"1.0","type":"link"}