William III Bromley, The Magpie’s Breakfast Blue This vigorous late 17th-century oil

This vigorous late 17th-century oil on panel depicts a rugged forest landscape with figures and distant town

despite the views of the establishment

which is recognition of his abilities

which is currently in the Wallace Collection

Melchior "Melch" Kern (1872-1947)

William III Bromley, The Magpie’s Breakfast Blue This vigorous late 17th-century oilThis charming late 19th century oil painting by British artist William III Bromley (1816 1890) depicts a mother feeding a pet magpie while her daughters look on. It was shown at the Society of British Artists in 1882 and sold through Christies in 1883. Bromley was a celebrated painter of genre scenes. Captivated by their feathered friend, theyre transfixed on the cage as the magpie takes its morning meal. Its a relatable moment for a Victorian viewer