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An oil on canvas painting by W. J. Jones depicting a humorous narrative scene of an elderly man napping on a wooden garden bench. The subject is portrayed wearing a white shirt with braces and blue trousers, resting his head back with eyes closed. He holds a can of Stones bitter, with two additional cans and a copy of The Sun newspaper on the ground nearby. A border collie dog lies asleep at the man’s feet, and a small bird is perched on the upper rail of the bench. The background features a dense green hedge under a blue sky with white clouds. The work is signed W. J. JONES. in block capitals in the lower-left corner. The painting is housed in a stepped off-white painted wooden frame with a white inner slip.
Frame: 47 cm x 60 cm
Visible Image: 35 cm x 48 cm.
Condition report:
The painting and frame appear to be in good overall condition. There are no visible signs of craquelure, paint loss, or restoration to the canvas. The frame shows minor surface wear consistent with handling.
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