A charming mid-century print of Misty Morning, Polperro by Vernon Ward (1905–1985), one of Britain's best-loved popular artists of the post-war years.

It shows the Cornish fishing harbour at low tide on a hazy morning. Fishing boats and colourful rowing boats sit on the mud below the harbour wall, villagers stand on the quay, and washing hangs outside the old stone cottages. A group of characterful herring gulls gathers in the foreground. The soft pinks, greys and greens give it a lovely atmospheric feel.

The print has a textured canvas-effect finish and carries Vernon Ward's signature lower left. It sits in its original white painted wooden frame. On the back is the original Boots Picture Framing Department label, titled "Misty Morning Polperro by Vernon Ward", a nice piece of retail history, as these prints were sold framed through Boots in the 1950s and 60s.

It's a great piece for a coastal, mid-century or retro interior, or a lovely gift for anyone with a soft spot for Cornwall.

Size: approx. 53 x 41 cm including frame

Condition: Good vintage condition for its age. The image is bright overall, but there are some small surface scuffs and lifted marks, mainly in the sky and around the buildings, which are visible in the close-up photos. The frame has wear, chips and paint loss to the edges. The backing paper has tears and old tape marks, and the Boots label is partly scuffed. It has the original string hanger. Please see all photos, which form part of the description.

It will be carefully packed with card protection and sent tracked.