Landscape Painting by Sir Alfred East – Framed 19th-Century Oil on Canvas”

A serene moment from a gentler time—The Kindling Gatherers by Sir Alfred East (1844–1913) captures the quiet poetry of rural English life at the turn of the century.

In this beautifully rendered landscape, two women and a child gather kindling by a woodland stream bathed in soft golden light. East’s mastery of atmosphere and natural detail—hallmarks of his plein-air technique—imbues the scene with warmth, depth, and timeless emotion.
Framed in an ornate, carved wood frame with aged patina, this piece evokes the soul of Victorian and early Edwardian landscape art—a celebration of simplicity, light, and the enduring relationship between humanity and nature.

An investment-worthy original from one of Britain’s foremost landscape painters.
It’s a cinematic anchor—perfect for a study, library, or heritage-inspired space.
It’s a story-rich heirloom that brings quiet calm and history into the home.

Details:
Artist: Sir Alfred East (1844–1913)
Title: The Kindling Gatherers
Medium: Oil on Canvas
Era: Late 19th Century
Frame: Ornate carved wood, gilded with age patina
Subject: Woodland landscape with figures near a stream
Style: British Realism / Naturalism

Condition: Excellent antique; light craquelure and wear consistent with age

Approximate Measurements: 36" x 24" (framed)