Artwork Description

George Henry Boughton, RA (1833-1905) – "Sunday Morning"

Artist: George Henry Boughton, RA (British/American, 1833-1905)
Title: Sunday Morning
Medium: Oil on canvas
Date: 1868 (Signed with initials "G.H.B. / 68" lower left)
Dimensions: 51.5 x 38.5 cm (Unframed)
Provenance:

• The Executors of William Frederick Harris Esq.
• Christie's, London, 4 June 1917, Lot 158 (part)
• Sold for 15 guineas (£15 15s) to Gooden & Fox

Description:

A quintessential 19th-century painting by George Henry Boughton, Sunday Morning is a delicate and atmospheric composition that captures the essence of Victorian-era life. Known for his narrative genre scenes, Boughton’s works often depict rural and historical themes, characterized by soft lighting, muted color palettes, and a sense of quiet introspection.

The painting is signed with initials and dated "G.H.B. / 68" in the lower left corner, indicating its completion in 1868. Boughton’s mastery in figural representation and landscape settings is evident in the composition’s balance and emotional depth.

Condition Report:

• Please refer to the department for a detailed condition report
• Cracked frame (not affecting the artwork itself)

A fine collector’s piece, this work reflects Boughton’s influence in British and American art circles and remains an important representation of Victorian-era storytelling through painting.