Original Oil Painting
Keith James Gardner RCA - Oil on Board
“Redstones Farm, Wirral”
A peaceful rural Wirral scene painted in Gardner’s confident impressionist style
Key Details
Artist: Keith James Gardner RCA (1933–2025)
Title: “Redstones Farm, Wirral”
Medium: Oil
Support: Board
Signature: Signed lower right
Dimensions: Image: 38.1 × 30.5 cm (15.0 × 12.0 in)
Condition: Excellent condition with clean surface and strong colour; frame in good order
Provenance: Private collection
Description
This charming rural scene by Keith James Gardner RCA captures a peaceful view of Redstones Farm on the Wirral Peninsula, with lush hedgerows, rolling fields, and traditional farm buildings beneath a sweeping sky. Painted in the artist’s confident impressionist manner, the work evokes the quiet beauty of the British countryside and reflects Gardner’s long association with the landscapes of the Wirral and North West England. Professionally framed and ready to hang, it makes an appealing acquisition for collectors of regional British landscapes or a refined statement piece for the home.
About the Artist
Keith James Gardner RCA (1933–2025) was a highly respected British painter celebrated for his vibrant impressionist depictions of coastal and rural life. Born in Liverpool, he studied at Liverpool Art College and worked for many years at the Williamson Art Gallery in Birkenhead. Gardner was elected an Associate of the Royal Cambrian Academy in 1977, becoming a full member in 1983, and a major retrospective in 2019 marked over four decades of RCA membership. His work remains widely collected and admired for its warmth, colour, and strong sense of place.
Estimated Date
Late 20th century
Provenance & Notes
From a private collection. Professionally hand framed and ready for display. A fine example of Gardner’s rural Wirral work, which is increasingly sought after and rarely available.
