Country Life

My Favourite Painting: Joanna Jensen

Joanna Jensen on ‘Charolais Bull under Bulbrarrow’ by Charles Church. ‘I’ve known Charlie Church for many years and am lucky enough to have a number of his paintings, including a couple of commissions. I’m a super fan. This chap just looks like such a bruiser; the result of years of meticulous breeding by dedicated farmers – he must be a total stud muffin.’

‘As he stands out in his brilliant white against this perfect Dorset backdrop, I can almost feel the warmth of the sun on his back and the gentle breeze of the summer wind. I can hear the lowing of his expectant girlfriends and the trill of summer birds watching their pre-action courtship. This is a picture of my England and, even when it’s endlessly raining outside, it’s always a summer day in the room where he hangs.’

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