The Garden (c.1899) by Ethel Walker

Dame Ethel Walker was a Scottish-born British painter whose work gave women rare centrality, presence and inner life. Born in Edinburgh in 1861, she trained in London at institutions including the Slade School of Fine Art, and became the first woman elected to the New English Art Club in 1900. She went on to exhibit widely, represent Britain at the Venice Biennale, and receive a Damehood in 1943.

Walker painted portraits, flowers, seascapes and decorative compositions, but her most distinctive legacy lies in her depictions of women. Her sitters often appear thoughtful, self-contained and vividly alive, while her female nudes and mythic scenes resist the passive softness expected of women in art. She once rejected the idea of being judged as a “woman artist,” insisting there were only good and bad artists. Today, her work feels bold, intimate and quietly defiant: a lifelong argument for women as subjects, creators and worlds unto themselves.

Where competitors might cut corners, we use premium 200gsm art paper, with a luxurious matte finish.

Our paper is sustainably sourced from Stewardship Council (FSC) certified forests.

The Unframed option is print only & arrives trimmed & frame ready

We believe high-quality prints should be protected and properly displayed.

Our ready-to-hang premium wooden frames, crafted from responsibly sourced oak (or ash for black and white frames) are durable and provide natural elegance that complements a variety of artistic styles.

Featuring unique wood grains for added character, this option is ideal for those seeking to showcase world-class quality artwork:

• Ready-to-hang: Includes hanging kit, ready to hang directly on the wall.
• Frame Material: Responsibly sourced oak wood.
• Frame Color: Natural wood, black, and white, showcasing the distinct wood grain.
• Frame Measurements: 20mm (0.79") thick and wide, wider than the classic 14mm (0.55") frame.

We believe high-quality prints should be protected and properly displayed.

For your convenience, the Framed option arrives with print in frame ready to hang on your wall

Handmade

Milled with simple clean lines, each order is handmade by a specialist picture framer

Glaze

UV-blocking, premium acrylic glazes further protects your print from sun and moisture damage

Paper sourcing

The Pine wood is sustainably sourced from Stewardship Council® (FSC) certified forests

Design

Lightweight and robust, with back fixtures, so they arrive ready to hang

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