John Strevens

Beautiful original oil on canvas by John Strevens 1902–1990, titled “A Walk in the Garden”, dated 1953.

The painting depicts an elegant mother and young daughter walking through a garden or park setting, rendered in Strevens’ soft, romantic figurative style. The piece has delicate pastel tones, expressive brushwork, and charming period detail, including the figures’ clothing, garden foliage, and background figures.

The painting is signed “Strevens” in the upper right corner. The reverse of the canvas is titled and dated, and also bears an old gallery label from The Boydell Galleries, Liverpool.

A very decorative and collectible mid-century British oil painting, ideal for collectors of John Strevens, portraiture, mother and child subjects, garden scenes, or romantic impressionist-style artwork.

Condition Description

Original vintage oil on canvas by John Strevens, titled “A Walk in the Garden” and dated 1953 on the reverse. Signed “Strevens” to the top right of the canvas. The painting is presented in an ornate gilt-style frame.

The artwork displays beautifully with soft brushwork and attractive pastel tones. There are signs of age and wear visible to the frame and reverse, including marks, scuffs, losses, wear to the label, and general age-related patina. Please study all photos carefully as they form part of the description.

Overall framed size: 62 x 52 cm

Overall framed size in inches: approx. 24.4 x 20.5 in

Actual canvas / image size: 45 x 35 cm

Actual size in inches: approx. 17.7 x 13.8 in