The gamekeeper’s daughter 1860

"The Gamekeeper's Daughter" (1860) by William Powell Frith (1819-1909) depicts a young woman in a rural setting, surrounded by a group of dogs. The woman, likely a gamekeeper's daughter or a companion to one, is feeding the dogs from a bowl, highlighting the bond between humans and animals. This painting is a prime example of Frith's genre scenes, which often showcased everyday life and characters from various social classes. The attention to detail in both the human figures and the animals, as well as the picturesque landscape, further enhance the painting's charm and appeal.