{"product_id":"utility-ware-mid-century-oil-painting","title":"Utility ware mid- century oil painting on board","description":"\u003ch3 class=\"x1yc453h x1c3i2sq x1gtpwm6 x1s688f x1i21sxh xladpa3 x1iykcro x1hpqcdg x1fie51u xgyxj25 xkyrhof x1fv8qjw xj1urod x14l7nz5 x1pjt2rx x160d6zm xrxpjvj\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eUtility Ware\u003c\/em\u003e, 1951 — Oil on Board\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x1yc453h x1hpqcdg x1ekroe6 xutxfr x1fie51u xgyxj25 xkyrhof x1elgs31 x1fv8qjw x1tbvfm1 xb72syl x1iew0xx x1c2l018 x14l7nz5 xuw7688 x1pjt2rx x160d6zm xrxpjvj\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eA charming mid-20th-century still-life painting depicting a collection of utilitarian domestic vessels, arranged against a muted green interior. The composition features rustic pottery, a decorated yellow jug, a terracotta bowl, a stoneware crock, a white ceramic flask and a small glass bottle. The earthy palette of sage green, ochre, terracotta, cream and brown, together with the visible brushwork, gives the work a distinctly traditional and atmospheric character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x1yc453h x1hpqcdg x1ekroe6 xutxfr x1fie51u xgyxj25 xkyrhof x1elgs31 x1fv8qjw x1tbvfm1 xb72syl x1iew0xx x1c2l018 x14l7nz5 xuw7688 x1pjt2rx x160d6zm xrxpjvj\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e52 x 62 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x1yc453h x1hpqcdg x1ekroe6 xutxfr x1fie51u xgyxj25 xkyrhof x1elgs31 x1fv8qjw x1tbvfm1 xb72syl x1iew0xx x1c2l018 x14l7nz5 xuw7688 x1pjt2rx x160d6zm xrxpjvj\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe reverse bears an intriguing handwritten provenance label reading \u003cstrong class=\"x1s688f\"\u003e“UTILITY WARE” 54\u003c\/strong\u003e, with the name \u003cstrong class=\"x1s688f\"\u003eLt. Cdr. L. A. Kew, R.N.(Lieutenant Commander Leslie A. Kew)\u003c\/strong\u003e and the address \u003cstrong class=\"x1s688f\"\u003e9 Cleave Road, Gillingham, Kent\u003c\/strong\u003e. The address is of particular interest given Gillingham's close association with the historic Chatham naval dockyards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x1yc453h x1hpqcdg x1ekroe6 xutxfr x1fie51u xgyxj25 xkyrhof x1elgs31 x1fv8qjw x1tbvfm1 xb72syl x1iew0xx x1c2l018 x14l7nz5 xuw7688 x1pjt2rx x160d6zm xrxpjvj\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe painting is presented in a substantial dark-stained wooden frame with moulded detailing and a pale gold-toned inner slip. Another label on the reverse reads \u003cstrong class=\"x1s688f\"\u003e“HANDMADE AT WAREHAM · DORSET”\u003c\/strong\u003e, suggesting a Dorset connection to the manufacture of the board .\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x1yc453h x1hpqcdg x1ekroe6 xutxfr x1fie51u xgyxj25 xkyrhof x1elgs31 x1fv8qjw x1tbvfm1 xb72syl x1iew0xx x1c2l018 x14l7nz5 xuw7688 x1pjt2rx x160d6zm xrxpjvj\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe inscription \u003cstrong class=\"x1s688f\"\u003e“54”\u003c\/strong\u003e appears to indicate that it was either exhibited or was part of the artists reference numbers.  The title \u003cem\u003eUtility Ware\u003c\/em\u003e is particularly evocative of the era, referring to the plain, functional domestic wares associated with Britain's wartime and post-war culture. Starting in the early 40's. the British government restricted the production of decorative items, ensuring that factories focused on plain , functional and durable everyday goods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Natalia Willmott","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":64592493838713,"sku":null,"price":280.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1125\/8278\/files\/img0008Low_Res.jpg?v=1789556927","url":"https:\/\/nataliawillmott.co.uk\/products\/utility-ware-mid-century-oil-painting","provider":"Natalia Willmott","version":"1.0","type":"link"}