The Awaited Letter 

"The Awaited Letter" is a painting by Heywood Hardy, a British painter known for his depictions of everyday life in Victorian England. The painting portrays a young woman receiving a letter from a gentleman on horseback. Her companion stands nearby, and a dog watches the scene unfold. This image captures a simple, yet heartfelt, moment of anticipation and excitement. Hardy's keen observation of human interaction and his ability to render a sense of realism in his works are apparent in this evocative piece.