Charles Ginner, A.R.A. (1878-1952)

Charles Ginner's depictions of London focus predominantly on the hustle and bustle of central London, such as in Leicester Square, 1912 (Brighton Art Gallery and Museums) in which the proximity of the view to the painting's edge, framed by the railings in the foreground, create a sense of restricted and confined space. Covent Garden presents a more open space but the capital is characterised by a sense of industry in the form of the fruit and vegetable-sellers, who carry their wares in bags over their shoulders or in crates resting on their heads. The sign for Geo Monro Ltd., a large fruit retailer, can be made out in the centre of the painting, and to the left of the composition is St Paul's Church, Covent Garden. Designed by Inigo Jones in 1631, this parish church is highly recognisable today and stands in the West part of Covent Garden Market.

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