The Garden, Garth House (1908)

This work shows the garden of Garth House in the Hertfordshire village of Hertingfordbury. It was the home of the artist’s mother and sisters. Gore made several paintings of the garden and surrounding scenery on his visits there. Gore spent time working in the French resorts of Dieppe and Neuville. He was influenced by French painting, particularly Impressionism. This is reflected in the techniques used in this painting, including quick brushstrokes and strong colour in the areas of shadow