Life on The River Oil on Canvas by Ira Englefield

Perfectly captured in colour...and the texture is beautiful. Idyllic river scene beautifully captured by Ira Englefield (b. 1912) of families living on the river. Full of life families in the river, boats moored to the side. Steps leading up to a path in front of white cottages dotted along and up behind, giving an impression of a community. Surrounded by trees and flowers all mirrored in the water in front. I love the sense of buzz this painting evokes, Ira must have enjoyed her time painting those before her. Little could she have known of the years later her work was still being enjoyed. What a wonderful childhood spent messing about on the river. Period: Mid 20th Century Material: Oil on canvas