The Walls of Old England, by Edward John Poynter 1914

"The Walls of Old England" is a landscape painting by Edward John Poynter, completed in 1914. The painting features a dramatic cliff face, likely inspired by the rugged coastline of England, with its layers of rock and geological history. Poynter's work is characterized by his meticulous attention to detail and his ability to capture the grandeur of nature. This painting is an example of his late style, which often explored themes of the natural world and its connection to human history. This work, completed just five years before his death, showcases his talent for depicting the grand scale of nature, with the majestic cliffs taking center stage.