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The 3 Most Famous Charles Ginner Paintings, Each One of a Kind
Updated October 2026 · ranked by our popularity score (searches, visits and orders for each work) · 3 works by Charles Ginner in our catalogue
In short
The Filling Factory (1916) is the Charles Ginner painting that draws the most eyes; the original belongs to the National Gallery of Canada, Ottawa. After it, the eye goes to Flask Walk, Hampstead at Night (1933) and The River Lune, Lancaster (1950). Among the 3 works of Charles Ginner in our catalog, these 3 are the most famous, each a unique original presented with its year, its museum and the reason it endures.
1878 – 1952, Cannes
Most works: National Gallery of Canada
Top 10 paintings by Charles Ginner, through the gallery's eye
The museums that keep Charles Ginner's originals
The 3 museums that hold the most of the paintings on this page.
| Museum | City | Works by Charles Ginner | Paintings from this list |
|---|---|---|---|
 National Gallery of Canada |
Ottawa | 1 | The Filling Factory |
 Fenton House |
London | 1 | Flask Walk, Hampstead at Night |
 Art Gallery of New South Wales |
Sydney | 1 | The River Lune, Lancaster |
Charles Ginner across the decades: one unique original for each
Works per decade
Pick a decade to see the original that defines it.
Charles Ginner's paintings: questions for the gallery
What is the single most famous work of Charles Ginner?Reveal the answer
The Filling Factory (1916), National Gallery of Canada, Ottawa. Flask Walk, Hampstead at Night (1933) and The River Lune, Lancaster (1950) come next.
At what age did Charles Ginner create The Filling Factory?Reveal the answer
38 years old: The Filling Factory dates from 1916, and Charles Ginner was born in 1878.
How many works by Charles Ginner are known?Reveal the answer
Our catalog holds 3 works by Charles Ginner, dated from 1916 to 1950.
Where can the most famous Charles Ginner originals be seen?Reveal the answer
Mostly in National Gallery of Canada (Ottawa), Fenton House (London) and Art Gallery of New South Wales (Sydney). The museum table above lists them all.
Which famous Charles Ginner painting is the earliest, and which the latest?Reveal the answer
On this page, the earliest is The Filling Factory (1916) and the latest The River Lune, Lancaster (1950).
Charles Ginner: a portrait of the artist
The Life and Artistic Journey of Charles Ginner
Born in Cannes, France, to British parents, Charles Isaac Ginner began his path toward becoming a painter despite initial parental disapproval. After a period of convalescence following an illness, he moved to Paris in 1899 to study architecture. He eventually transitioned to art, studying at the Academie Vitti and the Ecole des Beaux Arts. During his time in Paris, he worked under teachers such as Paul Gervais and Hermenegildo Anglada Camarasa. In 1909, Ginner traveled to Buenos Aires, Argentina, where he held his first one-person show, an event that helped introduce post-Impressionism to South America.
In 1910, Ginner settled in London, becoming a key member of the Camden Town Group. His work often focused on urban subjects and landscapes, characterized by a meticulous detailing of buildings and trees in his watercolours. During both World Wars, he served in official capacities, including work for the Canadian War Records and as an Official War Artist during the second conflict, where he specialized in painting harbour scenes and bombed buildings in London.
Artistic Style and Recognition
Ginner's painting style was marked by several distinct characteristics and affiliations:
Throughout his career, Ginner was associated with several prominent groups, including the London Group and the Cumberland Market Group. His work is held in various collections, including the Tate Gallery and the National Portrait Gallery, the latter of which contains a precise self-portrait of the artist.