Farmer's Chemists

Oil painting by F. Bengury depicting the façade of Farmer's Chemists. 1953

The painting depicts a quaint, colourful storefront with signage indicating it is a pharmacy/chemist. The building is painted in warm yellow and blue tones. The building to the right is depicted with orange brickwork .. The shop window displays various items and has text surrounding it that reads “OXYGEN,” “WATER,” “VACCINES,” “SERA,” “AIR,” and “CUSHIONS.” Above the window, the sign reads “PHARMACIE FRANÇAISE Est 1830 FARMER CHEMIST.” The painting captures a sense of history and tradition through its portrayal of an old-fashioned pharmacy. It is signed by the artist at the bottom right corner with what appears to be ‘J. Bengury’ followed by ‘19-8-1953'.

oil on board