Helen Bradley (British, 1900-1979) I'm Not Going Past That Horse 40.7 x 50.6 cm. (16 x 19 7/8 in.)

Lot description

Helen Bradley (British, 1900-1979) I'm Not Going Past That Horse signed 'HELEN BRADLEY' and with fly insignia (lower right); inscribed ''I'm not going past that horse', said Miss/Carter (who wore Pink) and just look at all those/cows in the next field, 'They'll be quite alright', said/Mr Taylor (the Bank Manager) 'Well, I'm not going,/so dont open the gate'. cried Miss Carter. Just then/aunt Mary called to Mr Taylor; 'Come along, were/turning back, I know Jane wont go through/those fields especially with the children, That horse/is too frisky', so, very sadly we all turned back/. It was such a pity, because the evening was so/warm and lovely. 'Ive never known the farmer/put a horse in that field before', 'Well', theres/nothing we can do but turn back' said Mother./Mr Taylor was very kind and didnt get cross about/our spoiled walk and the year was 1907.' (on an artist's label attached verso) oil on canvas laid on board 40.7 x 50.6 cm. (16 x 19 7/8 in.)