Hennell, Thomas (1903 – 1945) – ‘Sowing Bag Manure’. Probably near Ridley, Kent.

'Sowing Bag Manure'. Probably near Ridley, Kent. Oil on canvas. c.1940. Signed. Titled verso. Exhibited: probably National Gallery, London, during the Second World War (canvas edge stamped: 'Central Institute of Art and Design / National Gallery London WC2'); Folkestone Art Trust, 'Thomas Hennell, Writer, Painter, Kent Countryman', 2012, No. 40. Literature: 'Thomas Hennell, Writer, Painter, Kent Countryman', Folkestone Art Trust Ex. Cat., 2012, pp.12 and 20 (illustrated). Provenance: Brian Oxley Collection, West Hythe; Rosebery's, 25th March 2025, Lot 68; Private Collection, London. 17x21 inches. Framed: 22x26 inches.