Milkmaids in St. James’s Park, Westminster Abbey Beyond c. 1801

"Milkmaids in St. James's Park, Westminster Abbey Beyond" (c. 1801) by Benjamin West is a captivating oil painting depicting a scene from daily life in London's St. James's Park. In the foreground, milkmaids tend to their cows while figures dressed in 19th-century attire stroll through the park. The iconic Westminster Abbey stands prominently in the background, providing a sense of place and historical context to this picturesque representation of a commonplace scene. The painting exemplifies West's masterful use of light and shadow to create a realistic and atmospheric portrayal of 19th-century British life.