Holiday in Essex 1910

"Holiday in Essex" is an oil painting on canvas created in 1910 by Australian artist George Washington Lambert. The painting depicts a family enjoying a leisurely outing in the Essex countryside. A young girl sits astride a pony, while a boy leads the animal, holding a string of fish. A woman stands beside the pony, looking off into the distance. Lambert's depiction of rural life in England is notable for its relaxed composition and the use of natural light to create a sense of tranquility. The painting exemplifies Lambert's mastery of figurative art, characterized by his attention to detail and realistic representation of human figures.