Elm Park Gardens, I 1959

"Elm Park Gardens, I" is a 1959 oil painting by British artist John Bratby (1928-1992). This work is a characteristic example of Bratby's style, which is often described as "Kitchen Sink Realism". This painting depicts a view from a balcony looking down onto a street, with a red double-decker bus in the distance, and a variety of cars on the road. The scene is rendered in a bold and expressive style, with thick impasto brushstrokes that give the painting a sense of immediacy and energy. Bratby's works are known for their focus on everyday life and their gritty realism.