Provincial 19th-Century British Maritime Scene Countryside the couple had six children

the couple had six children

just one year after the end of World War I

So perhaps the lady’s stern expression is due to her backache rather than her personality…

The artist has captured the effects of light brilliantly as it illuminates the barn in the background

this included bonnets decorated with ribbons and bows that were worn towards the back of the head

Provincial 19th-Century British Maritime Scene Countryside the couple had six childrenA naive 19th century maritime scene depicting several British ships within a busy harbour. The ship in the foreground appears to be a clipper or frigate with 20 cannon. Its flying the British Red Ensign and could possibly be a merchant ship. The painting is signed M Powell and dated in the lower right. A charming old piece. Medium Oil on canvas Size 27 x 16 70cm x 40cm Year of creation c. 1878 Provenance Private collection, England Condition