Charles Ernest Butler (1864–1933) - Le Jardin fleuri

Charles Ernest Butler (1864–1933) – Garden in Bloom An attractive work by the renowned British painter Charles Ernest Butler (1864–1933), signed "C. E. Butler" in the lower right corner. The composition depicts a luminous garden traversed by a path, flanked by abundant vegetation and flowering roses. The garden's architecture is suggested by the brick wall that runs along the left side, while the large trees in the background close the composition and create a pleasant sense of depth. The treatment of light and color stands out, built with a lively and loose brushstroke. The greens of the vegetation combine with the pinks and reds of the flowers and with the warm tones of the path, while the sky, resolved in blues and whites, adds brightness to the whole. The result is an intimate and highly decorative scene, in which Butler shows a notably more spontaneous facet than in his large historical and figurative works. This type of subject matter also has a direct relation to the artist's known production. Butler extensively cultivated landscapes and garden scenes, and works such as A Garden in Bloom, dated 1926, as well as various landscapes from the 1920s and 1930s are known. In 1930 he headlined an exhibition of around 34 works in Reading, where critics highlighted precisely his ability to render the effects of light, heat and atmosphere in the landscape. Charles Ernest Butler was born in St Leonards-on-Sea, Hastings, in 1864 and died in 1933. He trained at the St John's Wood School of Art and later at the prestigious Royal Academy Schools in London. He developed a wide career as a painter of figures, portraits and landscapes and regularly exhibited at the Royal Academy from the late 19th century. Today his work is represented in several British public collections, including the Government Art Collection and Reading Museum. The work is presented with an elaborate gilded frame of ornamental character, which complements especially well the luminosity and chromaticism of the painting. The frame is considered a decorative element and is offered as a gift, so it will not be the subject of possible claims arising from its condition. Overall, it is a beautiful and representative example of Charles Ernest Butler's landscape facet, especially attractive for its rich color, luminosity and garden subject, in addition to the added interest that comes from being a British artist with presence in important public collections. Condition: please study the photographs carefully, which form an integral part of the description and allow appreciating the current state of the work and of the frame. The work will be professionally packaged to ensure proper protection during transport. IMPORTANT: For shipments outside the European Union, or to territories subject to customs procedures, any taxes, duties, fees and import costs will be the buyer's responsibility. Delivery times may be affected by the customs procedures of each country. Shipments to islands: before purchase, it is advisable to check availability and possible additional shipping costs to island territories, since certain transport companies apply surcharges or restrictions depending on the destination.

Estimate:£500.59

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