A still life by Winifred Nicholson, 'Window-Sill, Lugano' depicts potted plants on a window sill with a view of mountains in the background. The painting is characterised by its muted colours and loose brushwork.

Winifred Nicholson (1893-1981) was a British painter known for her use of colour and light, often painting still lifes and landscapes. She was married to the artist Ben Nicholson from 1920 to 1938, and was associated with the St Ives School. Her work often explores themes of domesticity and the natural world. Nicholson developed a distinctive style characterised by a delicate touch and a subtle palette. She was interested in the interplay of light and colour, and her paintings often have a luminous quality. 'Window-Sill, Lugano' presents a view from indoors out towards a mountainous vista. Several potted plants sit on the sill, their forms loosely defined with visible brushstrokes. The background shows a body of water, possibly a lake, with mountains rising in the distance. The colours are muted, with blues, browns, and yellows dominating the composition. The painting has an informal, almost sketch-like quality, capturing a fleeting moment of observation.