Original Painting
Keith James Gardner R.C.A. - Oil on Board “Low Tide”
Atmospheric Welsh estuary scene with beached and moored boats under a soft, expansive sky
Key Details
Artist: Keith James Gardner R.C.A. (1933–2025)
Title: “Low Tide”
Medium: Oil on board
Support: Board. Framed in Gilt wooden frame.
Signature: Signed lower left (“GARDNER”)
Dimensions: Image: 45.5 × 35.5 cm (17.9 × 14.0 in); Frame 53 x 43cm (20.9 × 16.9 in)
Condition: Artwork in excellent condition with light wear to frame consistent with age
Provenance: Acquired from the family of the late artist; subsequently held in a private UK collection.
Description
A beautifully observed estuary scene by celebrated British painter Keith James Gardner R.C.A., depicting a group of beached and moored boats resting quietly along a tidal inlet. Executed in oil on board, the work captures a peaceful coastal moment with confident, expressive brushwork and a sensitive handling of light and atmosphere—hallmarks of Gardner’s mature style. Both artistically engaging and highly decorative, this is an excellent collector’s piece of British marine art.
About the Artist
Keith James Gardner R.C.A. (1933–2025) was a widely respected British painter, best known for expressive, light-filled oils depicting landscapes, harbours, and coastal scenes. He studied at Liverpool Art College and worked at the Williamson Art Gallery, playing an influential role in the artistic life of North West England. Elected an Associate of the Royal Cambrian Academy in 1977 and a full member in 1983, Gardner exhibited regularly with the Academy and was honoured with a major retrospective, “Forty Years a Member,” at the RCA Upper Gallery in Conwy. His work is admired for its confident brushwork, tonal harmony, and strong sense of place, and remains highly sought after.
Estimated Date
Late 20th century
Provenance & Notes
From a private UK collection. Original oil painting by an established Royal Cambrian Academy artist; signed on the front and offered unframed, ready for your preferred presentation.
