Not to Be Missed

By Danielcarruthers

On a grey, damp February day I went to see the wonderful exhibition at The Royal Academy ‘Painting the Modern Garden – Monet to Matisse’ and was transported into a world of horticultural delight. There was so much to love that playing my usual game of which one I would take home (if I could!) remained unresolved. Although strangely, if I really had the choice, I would choose the one non-floral painting – Gertrude Jekyll’s Boots by William Nicholson. Those worn old boots speak of the labour involved in making the gardens that inspired the painters to capture them on canvas. Every time I looked at the painting, it would summon up the glory of this exhibition. Do go – it’s on till the 26th of April. www.royalacademy.org.uk