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Henry John Boddington
19th century English landscape with cottage, figures and cows by a stream

circa 1840

About the Item

Henry John Boddington (1811–1865) English Landscape, oil on canvas, circa 1840 This richly atmospheric oil painting by Henry John Boddington captures the tranquillity and pastoral charm of the English countryside in the mid-19th century. Painted circa 1840, the scene is suffused with golden light and a quiet serenity typical of Boddington’s mature style, in which natural detail and poetic sentiment coalesce in harmony. At the heart of the composition stands a rustic red-tiled cottage nestled beneath towering trees, its walls dappled with light and partially veiled by summer foliage. A path leads to a wooden bridge over a slow-moving river, where a woman in a red shawl engages in her daily routine, adding a human narrative to the bucolic setting. To the left, two horses wade in the shallows, their mirrored reflections shimmering in the dark water, while in the distance, a pair of figures can be seen on horseback crossing a sunlit meadow. Boddington, a prominent member of the Williams family of painters, was celebrated for his lyrical depictions of rural England. His work reflects a reverence for nature and the everyday, painted with a meticulous yet soft touch that evokes both realism and idealism. The sweeping sky, filled with drifting clouds, lends a sense of scale and movement, balancing the intimate detail of the domestic and agrarian life below. This piece is exemplary of Boddington’s contribution to Victorian landscape painting, marrying technical refinement with romantic vision. Its timeless quality and idyllic composition make it not only a testament to the era’s artistic sensibilities but also a compelling addition to any serious collection of British landscape art. The frame is an antique English frame.
  • Creator:
    Henry John Boddington (English)
  • Creation Year:
    circa 1840
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 23 in (58.42 cm)Width: 27 in (68.58 cm)
  • Medium:
  • Movement & Style:
  • Period:
  • Condition:
    The painting is in good estate condition.
  • Gallery Location:
    Woodbury, CT
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU507316372472

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