Original Oil Painting
Keith Gardner R.C.A - Oil on Board “Industrial Dockside Harbour Scene, Liverpool”
Atmospheric double-sided studio painting featuring a moody industrial harbour scene with an interior study verso
Key Details
Artist: Keith Gardner R.C.A
Title: “Industrial Dockside Harbour Scene”
Medium: Oil on board (Both Sides)
Support: Board
Signature: Unsigned
Dimensions: Image: 38 × 30 cm (15.0 × 11.8 in) Frame: Approx. 44 × 36 cm (17.3 × 14.2 in)
Condition: Good overall vintage condition with age-related wear consistent with studio works
Provenance: Purchased directly from the artist’s estate at auction
Description
An atmospheric and highly expressive original oil painting by Royal Cambrian Academician Keith Gardner, combining an industrial dockside view with an intriguing interior still-life composition to the reverse. Richly painted with confident palette knife and brushwork, the painting captures the gritty beauty of a working harbour at dusk, glowing with reflected light and strong architectural forms. The reverse features a looser interior room scene with table and furnishings, offering a fascinating glimpse into the artist’s studio practice and creative process. Presented in a handmade frame and offering strong modern British impressionist character throughout.
About the Artist
Keith Gardner was a respected British painter and member of the Royal Cambrian Academy, recognised for his energetic handling of paint and atmospheric interpretations of British landscapes, harbours, interiors, and coastal subjects. His work often focused on mood, structure, and colour harmony rather than fine detail, giving his paintings a strong modern British impressionist quality. Gardner exhibited widely during his career and developed a loyal following among collectors of Welsh and British regional art.
Estimated Date
Mid to late 20th century
Provenance & Notes
Unsigned but purchased directly from the artist’s estate at auction. This double-sided example is particularly interesting as it features both a moody industrial dockside landscape and a reverse interior study, providing insight into Gardner’s working methods and studio experimentation.
