Henry John Yeend King RBA ROI, An Autumn Crossing

Henry John Yeend King RBA ROI, An Autumn CrossingThis early 20th century oil painting by English artist Henry John Yeend King (1855 1924) depicts a quiet moment in the countryside, as a girl patiently guides a calf across an old stone bridge, while bathed in the rich colours of autumn. At first glance, the painting delights through its luminous palette and masterful handling of light. Golden foliage, russet trees, and soft green meadows lead the eye naturally through the composition, while the

Either side of the stream

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the clouds pass in a tranquil diagonal formation

The painting is signed in the lower right and housed within a vintage frame that’s probably its original

So it’s entirely plausible that this piece passed through their hands

Seated Full Length

Also referred to as ‘Thus Spring Came Stealing Up Expectant Valleys’

For inspiration

breathtaking views and shimmering waterways

A charming 19th-century country house group portrait depicting three children and their beloved dog

it’s often seen in 18th and 19th-century portraiture

It’s an evocative scene