James Hey Davies RCA, Rural Lane With Cottage & Chickens

James Hey Davies RCA, Rural Lane With Cottage & ChickensThis early 20th century oil painting by British artist James Hey Davies RCA (1844 1930) depicts a Summer's morning in the enchanting British countryside. Under the buoyant glow of an early sun, the glorious environs of a picturesque setting come alive with radiance. A sinuous tree stretches its limber branches, wandering chickens forage for food, and a cottage fire warms a freshly baked loaf. This is a rural scene of beguiling verdancy captured by a

Aigens often painted this lad and he’s likely related - perhaps it’s his son

A lively mid-century street scene depicting a busy area of Stockholm by Swedish artist

One of his works

eyes alive and characterful - yet relaxed and open

personal and intimate

And in around 1926

Signed ‘A Matzner’ in the lower left and framed

Medium: Oil on canvasOverall size: 23” x 26” / 59cm x 67cmYear of creation: 1881Provenance: AustriaCondition: Craquelure in areas and several minor paint losses

It’s also interesting that this self-portrait has been painted over another work

that he purchased it at the age of 16 - presumably to aid his studies

23½” x 17⅓” / 60cm x 44cm Year of creation 1955

French artist Nicolas Baudesson (1611-1680) was a master of this craft and many of his works were acquired by the King