Henry John Yeend King

Henry Yeend King, RBA (British, 1855-1924) River Scene with Trees signed lower right watercolour h:35 w:25 cm Literature: . Henry Yeend King studied at Heatherleys Art School. In 1879 Henry Yeend King was elected to the Royal Society of British Artists and in 1886 he was elected to the Royal Institute of Painters in Watercolour, of which he later became Vice-President. The Times obituary of 12 June 1924 wrote: "Mr Henry John King, Vice President of the Royal Institute of Painters in Watercolours died in London ... His experience of French art - particularly the influence of the Realist and Impressionist schools informed King's mature stlye. So although his rustic genre scenes are typically Victorian, his technique of working in plein-air and infusing his scenes with bold and often surprising colours - shows the influence of French art". Yeend King had a long and successful career, with many exhibitions in London, Europe and the USA, wining medals in Paris, Berlin and Chicago. His landscapes are of rural idylls with pretty farm girls (often using his daughter, Lilian, as a model). He was sometimes referred to as 'Milkmaid' for his use of girls in his paintings. He was also a member of the Royal Institute of Painters in Oil-Colours and was a frequent exhibitor at all the major exhibition halls; showing 115 works at the RBA, 38 at the RI and 94 at the Royal Academy.

Henry King (1855-1923), photographer An album of 32 photographs of Sydney and its environs, including: Circular Quay, Sydney from Milson's Point North Shore; Coogee Beach, Sydney; The Esplanade Manly; Fig Tree, Lane Cove River, Sydney, Parramatta River, from North Shore; Spit Road, Middle Harbour, Sydney; Mossman's Bay, Sydney Harbour; Post Office, Sydney; Botanical Gardens, Sydney; National Park of Illawarra, N.S.W.; Hawkesbury River, N.S.W.; Three Sisters, Katoomba, Blue Mts, N.S.W.; and Orphan Rock albumen prints on card mounts the album 9½ x 12¼in. (24 x 31cm.)

Back to catalogue Place Bid or Track Lot Lot No: 2018 Henry John Yeend King (British, 1855-1924) A view of a quiet stream with boys fishing signed 'Yeend King' (lower left) oil on canvas 20 x 16 1/4in Estimate: US$2,000 - 3,000 Contact the Specialist to discuss this lot or selling in a future sale Email: Christine Skinner (Larson) Tel: +1 415 503 3479 To subscribe to or order a Printed Catalogue quote ref: 19248 Tel: +1 800 223 2854 ext 3550

Back to catalogue Place Bid or Track Lot Lot No: 520 Henry John Yeend King (British, 1855-1924) Waiting for the Ferry signed 'Yeend King' (lower right) oil on canvas 60 x 45cm (23 5/8 x 17 11/16in). Estimate: �2,500 - 3,500 Request Condition Report Contact the Specialist to discuss this lot or selling in a future sale Email: Richard Hopkinson Tel: +44 1244 353130 To subscribe to or order a Printed Catalogue quote ref: 18870 Tel: +44 (0) 1666 502 200

Henry John Yeend King (1855-1924), British GIRL IN A BOAT APPROACHING SHORE Oil on panel; signed lower left 18.00" x 13.25", 45.70 cm x 33.70 cm Provenance: Matthew Hicks, auctioneer in Montreal duringthe 19th Century; By descent to his granddaughter; By descent to her son, Toronto Est. $1000 / 1500