Gossip in the Café
Gossip in the Café
Ladies That Lunch Collection
Good friends, good coffee and, naturally, a little gossip...
Gossip in the Café is an original watercolour from Maureen Chaloner's much-loved Ladies That Lunch collection — a playful celebration of friendship, conversation and those precious moments when women get together and put the world to rights.
Three stylish ladies are enjoying coffee together in a charming café setting. Perhaps they're discussing the latest news, sharing stories about their families, planning their next outing... or simply having a good old-fashioned gossip.
With its warm mustard, coral, pink and soft green tones, the painting has a gentle, nostalgic quality while retaining the distinctive character and humour of Maureen's Ladies That Lunch series.
The three women each have their own personality and style, brought to life through expressive line work, delicate watercolour washes and some acrylic with little details that invite you to look more closely.
This is an artwork about something wonderfully ordinary — friendship and conversation — but Maureen's characters give it a sense of occasion and fun.
A Little Story Behind the Painting
There is something special about sitting down with good friends over a cup of coffee.
The conversation might start innocently enough... and then somehow, before you know it, you've solved everybody's problems, discussed everybody's news and put the world to rights!
Gossip in the Café captures that familiar and joyful ritual of female friendship — the laughter, the stories, the shared confidences and the simple pleasure of having time together.
It is this sense of friendship and enjoyment that runs throughout Maureen's Ladies That Lunch collection.
Artwork Details
Title: Gossip in the Café
Collection: Ladies That Lunch
Artist: Maureen Chaloner
Medium: Original watercolour
Actual artwork size: 7 × 5 inches (17.8 × 12.7 cm)
Overall framed size: 7.5 × 5.5 inches (19.1 × 14 cm)
Orientation: Landscape
Artwork: Original and one of a kind
Signed: Yes, by the artist
Framed: Yes
Fine-art prints: Available — unframed from £25, framed from £45
Why You'll Love It
- Original, one-of-a-kind watercolour
- Hand painted and signed by Maureen Chaloner
- Part of the distinctive Ladies That Lunch collection
- A charming celebration of female friendship
- Warm, welcoming colours that suit a variety of interiors
- Beautifully framed and ready to hang
- Ideal for a kitchen, dining room, café-style space or sitting room
- Makes a thoughtful and unusual gift for a friend
- Fine-art framed prints available — unframed from £25, framed from £45
Perfect For
Gossip in the Café would work beautifully in a kitchen, dining room, breakfast room, home office or sitting room.
Its café setting also makes it particularly suitable for hospitality or commercial interiors where artwork with warmth, character and a sense of story can create an inviting atmosphere.
Also Available as a Fine Art Print
Gossip in the Café is available as a high-quality giclée fine art print, ideal if you love the artwork but are looking for a more budget-friendly option — or would like to gift it to someone special.
- Unframed fine art print — from £25
- Framed fine art print — from £45
To order a print, please contact Maureen directly via the store's contact page or message her through the Shop app.
Packaging & Delivery
Your original painting will be carefully packaged to ensure it reaches you safely and in perfect condition.
FREE UK postage and packing