Henry Charles Bryant (English, 1835-1915), A Rest by the Way

Oil on canvas, 1880, signed and dated "H. C. Bryant / 1880" at lower right, presented in the period gilt frame with stenciled gallery information.

Stretcher size 14 x 18 in.; Frame dimensions 24 1/4 x 28 1/4 in.

From the Estate of the late Mr. and Mrs. Stevens and Ruth Nicholson of Fearrington Village, Pittsboro, North Carolina

New York, Sotheby's Arcade, American 19th and 20th Century Paintings, Drawings and Sculpture, October 25, 1985, Sale 1142, Lot 106
Acquired from the above

Henry Charles Bryant was an English painter best known for his meticulously rendered rural landscapes, farmyard scenes, and bustling market subjects. His compositions are distinguished by their careful attention to detail and lively depictions of everyday country life, often featuring figures, livestock, and vernacular architecture.

Working primarily in London and Portsmouth, Bryant exhibited regularly from the 1860s through the 1880s. His paintings were shown at prominent British institutions, including the Royal Academy, the British Institution, and the Royal Society of British Artists.

Stable craquelure; minor retouch to basket and within tree line visible under UV light; minor chipping to frame.