At the Cottage Gate 

William Collins, known for his genre paintings depicting everyday life, captures a simple scene in "At the Cottage Gate." A woman sits by a rustic gate, tending to a young child, while two other children play in the dusty road. Behind them, a picturesque cottage and rolling hills complete the idyllic image. Collins's work often focused on the lives of ordinary people, imbuing their daily activities with a sense of beauty and charm. This painting, with its focus on natural light and intimate details, perfectly exemplifies his approach to capturing the essence of rural life.