A painting by wartime prime minister Sir Winston Churchill is set to go on display for the first time in the UK at his former family home.
Quiet Waters will be part of an exhibition of his paintings and art materials opening at Chartwell in Westerham, near Sevenoaks, tomorrow (February 28).
Sir Winston gifted the painting, which showcases a tranquil landscape, to his friend Lord Beaverbrook for his 80th birthday in 1959 and it is currently on loan from the Beaverbrook Canadian Foundation.
Churchill lived in Chartwell for over more than 40 years after buying the property in 1922.
Among the exhibits will be his steel-framed glasses and white cotton coat, which he wore while creating more than 500 works of art.
Property curator at Chartwell Katherine Carter said: “Churchill once said ‘the muse of painting came to my rescue’.
“It was his way of getting away from the stresses and strains of public and political life.
“In a world of constant notifications and pressured lives, Churchill’s relationship with painting feels surprisingly modern.
“This display reminds us he was not just a historical figure, but someone who turned to art, as so many people do today, to recharge, reflect and stay resilient.”
The National Trust exhibition will be open until November 1.