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Oil on Canvas – Rochester from the River, by Godwin Bennett (1888-1950)
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Oil on Canvas – Rochester from the River, by Godwin Bennett (1888-1950)

1900 - 1920
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A good oil on canvas depicting the town of Rochester as seen from the River Medway. Tastefully composed and using a range of pastel coloured paints, this painting depicts the town of Rochester on a cloudy day with sunlight piercing through and casting interesting shadows across the shoreline.

Godwin Bennett (1888-1950) was born in Brighton and as well as being an accomplished painter he was also an art dealer. He later moved to Croydon. His painted scenes were mostly South Coast, Surrey and London. He exhibited at the Royal Academy.

Dimensions: Visible Canvas: h: 12ins x w: 16ins (30.5 x 40.5cm) Frame: h: 19ins x w: 23ins (48 x 58.5cm)

Dated: c.1915-20

Signed: Bottom left. Also handwritten title verso.

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Quiet Street Antiques of Bath has dated this Godwin Bennett Oil Painting to the 1920s.

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A good oil on canvas depicting the town of Rochester as seen from the River Medway. Tastefully composed and using a range of pastel coloured paints, this painting depicts the town of Rochester on a cloudy day with sunlight piercing through and casting interesting shadows across the shoreline.
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Godwin Bennett (1888-1950) was born in Brighton and as well as being an accomplished painter he was also an art dealer.
Quiet Street Antiques of Bath

He later moved to Croydon. His painted scenes were mostly South Coast, Surrey and London. He exhibited at the Royal Academy.

Dimensions: Visible Canvas: h: 12ins x w: 16ins (30.5 x 40.5cm) Frame: h: 19ins x w: 23ins (48 x 58.5cm)

Dated: c.1915-20

Signed: Bottom left. Also handwritten title verso.

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Quiet Street Antiques of Bath has dated this Godwin Bennett Oil Painting to the 1920s.

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A framed oil painting depicting a river harbour scene in Rochester with boats moored beside a wooden pier under a light sky.
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Archive I A framed oil painting depicting a river harbour scene in Rochester with boats moored beside a wooden pier under a light sky.

Oil on Canvas – Rochester from the River, by Godwin Bennett (1888-1950)

Archive II A framed oil painting depicting a river harbour scene in Rochester with boats moored beside a wooden pier under a light sky. View II
Archive III A framed oil painting depicting a river harbour scene in Rochester with boats moored beside a wooden pier under a light sky. View III
Archive IV A framed oil painting depicting a river harbour scene in Rochester with boats moored beside a wooden pier under a light sky. View IV
Archive V A framed oil painting depicting a river harbour scene in Rochester with boats moored beside a wooden pier under a light sky. View V
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A framed oil painting depicting a river harbour scene in Rochester with boats moored beside a wooden pier under a light sky.
Oil On Canvas – Rochester From The River, By Godwin Bennett (1888-1950)
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A framed oil painting depicting a river harbour scene in Rochester with boats moored beside a wooden pier under a light sky.
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  • ObjectOil Paintings
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleBritish Impressionism
  • MaterialOil on Canvas, Wood, Gilded Composition
  • ColourBeige, Blue, Gold
  • MotifsImpressionist brushstrokes, Maritime scene, Bead moulding frame, Artist signature

This oil on canvas painting by Godwin Bennett dates from the 1920 period and follows a British Impressionism style. The artwork depicts a maritime scene of the town of Rochester from the River Medway under a light sky with cloudy weather and sunlight piercing through. The palette consists of beige, blue, and gold tones. The piece is set within a wide wooden frame featuring a gilded composition finish, a bead moulding border, a white mat board, and the artist signature visible at the bottom left. The outer frame measures 48 cm in height and 58.5 cm in width, while the visible canvas measures 30.5 cm in height and 40.5 cm in width. Suitable for placement within an English Country House interior scheme, the framed painting works well positioned above a sideboard in a living room, dining room, or hallway. The maritime subject matter and soft pastel paint application bring coastal character and traditional decorative interest to domestic spaces.

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British maritime oil paintings from the early 20th century often feature painterly brushwork, naturalistic light, and scenes of coastal ports, tidal rivers, and shipping craft, capturing working harbour life.

Artists utilized oil pigments suspended in linseed oil applied to stretched linen or cotton canvas, typically housed in carved or cast wooden frames decorated with plaster composition and gold leaf detailing.

Authenticity is verified through a clear artist signature, period-appropriate stretcher construction, canvas aging, texture consistent with the artists brush technique, and historical documentation or provenance records.

A framed oil painting works effectively positioned above a sideboard, fireplace mantel, or consola table, anchoring a room while complementing surrounding muted wall tones or natural wood furniture.

Keep the canvas away from direct sunlight, radiators, and high humidity. Dust gently using a soft, dry microfibre brush, and avoid water, liquid cleaners, or chemical solvents on the paint or gilt frame surface.
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