Lot 480: Garstin (Norman, 1847-1926). Corner of a large

Garstin (Norman, 1847-1926). Corner of a large garden with herbaceous border and greenhouse, oil on wood panel, showing part of a large Victorian greenhouse with a border of lilies, delphiniums, and poppies, and an evergreen in a terracotta pot, signed lower right, 27 x 20.5cm (10.5 x 8ins), period gilt moulded frame. A leading figure of the Newlyn School, Norman Garstin is also famous for his work as an art critic and teacher as well as a painter. He was born in Ireland and vacillated about his choice of career before turning to art full-time, studying in Paris and Antwerp. He arrived in Newlyn in 1886, moving to Penzance in 1889 where he finally settled. Garstin's work, often small oil panels in the 'plein air' style as here, in this snapshot of a country house garden, is characterised by soft, muted colours and Impressionistic brushwork. His most famous work is 'The Rain it Raineth Every Day' (1889), showing Penzance promenade on a rainy day (held at Penlee House Gallery & Museum, Penzance). The Tate Gallery holds several examples of his works. (1)
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