{"product_id":"john-white-rural-idyll-boy-with-donkey-oil-painting","title":"Boy with Donkey by John White RI (1851–1933)","description":"\u003cp data-section-id=\"1h1mdtv\" data-start=\"637\" data-end=\"657\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eThis finely executed rural scene depicts a young boy leading a donkey through a tranquil Devon village of thatched cottages, demonstrating John White's accomplished naturalism and sensitive observation of everyday country life. Although not a member of the Newlyn School, White's luminous treatment of natural light, soft atmospheric effects and plein-air sensibility reflects the broader influence of the Newlyn painters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-section-id=\"1wv13ce\" data-start=\"231\" data-end=\"254\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtist Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eJohn White RI (1851–1933) was a Scottish painter born in Edinburgh who studied at the Royal Scottish Academy before establishing a successful exhibiting career at the Royal Academy from 1877. Elected a member of the Royal Institute of Painters in Water Colours in 1882, he became renowned for his atmospheric depictions of the rural and coastal landscapes of East and North Devon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-section-id=\"1teezfl\" data-start=\"166\" data-end=\"184\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSignature\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eSigned and dated lower left, \"J. White '96\".\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-section-id=\"ntv3ye\" data-start=\"1110\" data-end=\"1139\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtist Influenced By\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eInfluenced by the Victorian rural painting tradition, particularly George Clausen, Frederick Walker and Benjamin Williams Leader, while his atmospheric handling of natural light also reflects the broader influence of the Newlyn School's plein-air approach.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-section-id=\"13i0vme\" data-start=\"1398\" data-end=\"1416\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eThe painting appears to be in good overall condition, having been relined, with light surface craquelure and minor age-related wear consistent with its age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-section-id=\"mp5fm3\" data-start=\"1575\" data-end=\"1599\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrame Condition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003ePresented in an impressive period gilt composition frame with ornate foliate decoration. The frame displays age-related wear, including minor chips and losses consistent with the auction condition report, adding authentic period character.\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1901\" data-end=\"1910\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"57\" data-end=\"72\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Modern Decorative Art","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51076008804388,"sku":"2023","price":4500.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0251\/2778\/0388\/files\/item_4778636_6f39c785ac.jpg?v=1784280505","url":"https:\/\/moderndecorative.com\/ko\/products\/john-white-rural-idyll-boy-with-donkey-oil-painting","provider":"Modern Decorative","version":"1.0","type":"link"}