Haymaking by the Thames near Hurley

Medium: Watercolour

Provenance: Signed

Image Dimensions: 15½" x 7½"

Price: £650.00

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A noted painter of landscapes and river scenes, Kinnaird exhibited at leading institutions including the Royal Academy and the Royal Society of British Artists, gaining recognition for his naturalistic depictions of the English countryside. This evocative watercolour reflects a classic pastoral subject, with haymakers working along the banks of the River Thames near Wargrave. Scenes of harvest and rural labour were central to Kinnaird’s work, capturing a harmonious relationship between people, land, and seasonal tradition. The composition balances gentle activity with expansive landscape, using soft washes and subtle tonal variation to convey light, depth, and atmosphere. Figures, livestock, and open fields are arranged with a natural ease, guiding the viewer through a scene that feels both observed and idealised.