Isabel Codrington’s Morning (1934) is a striking and emotionally charged painting that captures a moment of raw vulnerability and quiet despair. A woman lies half-naked on an unkempt bed, her arm limply hanging over the edge, while a cluttered table in the foreground holds remnants of a modest meal—bread, tomatoes, and a glass of water—alongside a box of matches and torn newspaper. The rich textures and warm, golden light contrast sharply with the unsettling stillness of the figure, hinting at exhaustion, illness, or even tragedy. Codrington’s meticulous attention to detail, from the rumpled sheets to the worn fabric of the tablecloth, enhances the painting’s realism, making it both intimate and unsettling. Morning is more than a domestic scene—it is a poignant meditation on solitude, struggle, and the fragile nature of existence.
Frame:
Created from high-quality wood, milled with simple clean lines and presented with a satin finish. Includes an off-white mount that will not discolour or fade with age.
All framed prints feature our premium fine art paper. This is a museum-quality paper which reproduces photography and artworks with exceptional tonality and renders sharp details with consistent flatness and accuracy.
Print:
For the matted / mounted prints we use a thick 1.4mm window mount cut from premium, textured mountboard. All mounts are "conservation grade", FSC certified, 100% acid free, and will not discolour or fade with age.
- Simple, elegant design
- Premium, fine art paper with a gently textured surface
- Handmade by specialist picture framers
- FSC certified off-white mat / window mount
- Delivered ready for hanging