Henry William Banks Davis
1833–1914 · British · 16 artworks
RomanticismRealismatmospheric perspectivepastoral scenesnaturalistic depiction of animalsdetailed landscape renderingsubtle color palettes
artist bio
Henry William Banks Davis was a British landscape painter known for his idyllic scenes of the English and French countryside, often featuring grazing cattle. His work bridges Romanticism and Realism, capturing both the beauty and the naturalistic detail of rural life.
what you'll learn
Studying Davis's work allows students to explore the transition from Romantic ideals to Realist depictions of nature. Students can learn about composition, light, and the depiction of animals in a landscape setting.
related: Rosa Bonheur
16 artworks
The Flood
1886
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Twilight, Vallée de la Cluse, near Boulogne
1863
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Close of Day
1885
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A Gleamy Day in Picardy
1900
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Approaching Thunderstorm, Flocks Driven Home, Picardy, France
1889
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The Evening Star
1881
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Self Portrait
1883
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Landscape in Wiltshire
1875
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Cattle in a Highland Loch
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Apple Blossoms in the Upper Wye
1903
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Ben Eay
1883
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Landscape with Cattle and Sheep
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Evening Light
1878
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Thorn Trees on a Breconshire Hillside
1904
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Landscape with Cattle
1872
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Untitled
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