William III Bromley, Lovers' Rest

William III Bromley, Lovers' RestA fine 19th century rural scene by English genre painter, William III Bromley (act. 1835 1888). This intelligent little painting is full of symbolism and its a masterful work by a highly regarded artist. A young couple have met within a wooded area and seem to be having a conversation. Shes leaning back onto a grassy verge as hes leaning forward while sitting on a large rock. Bromley gives us some witty clues, which suggest that the couple have more

And not to put too fine a point on it

Could there be a glint in her eye and perhaps a little mischief

the main emphasis was to create a supportive base for a wide-brimmed hat

25½” x 21⅓” / 65cm x 54cm

By the time Princess Anne became Queen

He’s primarily known for his religious scenes and genre paintings

a portrait of a gentleman

Many of his works have been sold through the leading auction houses including Christie’s and Sotheby’s

You can imagine Hellgrewe sat by his easel while he captured this beautiful Autumnal scene

283 achieved for ‘Nature morte au bouquet de fleurs’ in 2012

Heyer was a respected painter of animal portraits and particularly well known for his fascination with white cats

A worn 19th-century oil on canvas depicting a river landscape with buildings and a woman carrying a basket