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George Léon Little
Impressionist English landscape with cows, trees during the Summertime

circa 1910

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George Leon Little (1862–1941) English Impressionist Landscape with Cattle Oil on canvas, circa 1910 Presented in an ornate gilt composition frame This tranquil pastoral scene, painted by English Impressionist George Leon Little, evokes the quiet dignity of the British countryside at the turn of the century. Set beneath a broad sky filled with shifting light and clouds, a small herd of cattle grazes or rests peacefully along a lush riverbank. Behind them, a grove of softly modelled trees frames the middle distance, their forms blending into a cool green-blue horizon that gently recedes into the landscape. Little’s brushwork is assured yet unpretentious—loose, painterly, and rich with tonal harmony—capturing both atmosphere and the gentle passage of time. George Leon Little was part of the generation of English painters influenced by both the Barbizon School and the emerging tenets of French Impressionism. Working primarily in oils, he became known for his sensitive depictions of rural life and his commitment to plein air techniques. Though less widely known than his contemporaries, Little was active during a significant moment in British art, when the traditions of academic landscape painting were giving way to more expressive, light-driven methods that responded directly to nature. His paintings were often praised for their sincerity and lyrical quality. This particular work reflects a deep reverence for the English pastoral tradition—a lineage that stretches back to Gainsborough and Constable, and which celebrated the moral and aesthetic virtues of the countryside. By the early 20th century, such scenes also became a nostalgic response to industrialisation, preserving a vision of harmony between man, animal, and landscape. The golden light, varied greens, and cloud-strewn sky are hallmarks of Little’s subtle impressionist approach. His treatment of cattle—rendered with solidity yet softened into the surrounding field—recalls the work of Henry Herbert La Thangue and early George Clausen, where rural themes meet an emerging modern sensibility. The overall effect is one of lyrical calm and understated elegance. Framed in a richly moulded and leaf-carved gilt frame that complements the painting’s warm tonalities, this work would sit beautifully in both traditional and transitional interiors. It is a fine example of British Impressionism and a poetic tribute to the enduring beauty of rural England. Signed lower right Framed in a new hand made English Impressionist frame
  • Creator:
    George Léon Little (1862 - 1926, British)
  • Creation Year:
    circa 1910
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 26 in (66.04 cm)Width: 31 in (78.74 cm)
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  • Movement & Style:
  • Period:
  • Condition:
    The painting is in fine original condition.
  • Gallery Location:
    Woodbury, CT
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU507316427892

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