Jean and Still Life in front of a Window 1954

"Jean and Still Life in front of a Window" (1954) by John Bratby (1928–1992) is an oil painting featuring a woman, Jean, seated in front of a cluttered table filled with household items. The painting is characteristic of Bratby's style, known as Kitchen Sink Realism, which focused on everyday life and working-class subjects. The casual setting and candid portrayal of the woman contribute to the realistic nature of the scene, which evokes a sense of domesticity and ordinariness. The artwork is a significant example of British art in the mid-20th century, capturing the aesthetic of postwar Britain.