Isaac Henzell RBA, The Watering Place

Isaac Henzell RBA, The Watering PlaceThis charming late 19th century oil painting by British artist Isaac Henzell RBA (1815 1876) depicts a young girl resting her arm on a horse as it takes water from a mountain spring. It was possibly shown at the Society of British Artists in 1873. Bowing its head wearily, the worn bay rests in the shadow of a mountain somewhat refreshed by springwater. Its rider, a young red headed woman, stands alongside and holds the reins. Beyond, the majestic

but it’s tricky to decipher

Medium: Oil on canvasOverall size: 24½” x 21” / 62cm x 53cmYear of creation: c

He trained with some of the best and exhibited at the formal Paris Salon alongside other Academic luminaries

this unsung hero of British art

like Hammershoi’s

such as Meindert Lubbertszoon Hobbema (1638-1709) and Jacob van Ruisdael (1628/9-1682)

Artist’s auction highlight: £20

1770) who created a fine set of ‘vedute’ (topographical views) of this popular destination

and constrained by rigmarole

Hider has selected an extensive composition

Works by Pieter Nolpe (1613-1653) are hard to come by and he was an accomplished artist

once the bread is broken