Study of Boats by Sir Winston Churchill Cushion

"A Study of Boats”

Churchill enjoyed many painting holidays in the South of France. This particular work from around 1933 was formely in the Collection of Lady Churchill.

Churchill: The Painter

Churchill's talent was multi-facetted, he was a soldier, politician, wartime leader, writer and historian. In 1915, at the age of 41 Churchill discovered a natural talent as an artist and for the rest of his life he painted enthusiastically. His art embraced many subjects and locations in Britain and around the world. Churchill painted over 500 canvases predominantly of landscapes, but also still lifes and self portraits.