John Da Costa, Reflections After The Ride

John Da Costa, Reflections After The RideThis early 20th century oil painting by British artist John Da Costa (1866 1931) depicts two figures dressed in riding gear within a country house interior. Looking towards a familiar painting, he stands glassy eyed. Perhaps dwelling upon the days events under the gaze of an ancestor. She holds a riding crop and cuts a striking figure as she turns to face him. We can only imagine the proceeding events. Da Costa was an extraordinary artist who trained

An inscription on the reverse refers to ‘M De Haas’

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Deep in thought

in perhaps satin

perhaps the artist is suggesting something about their own character

These included the French impressionists who

Note the diagonal from the top left down that brings weight and depth to the composition

which is adjacent to an old thatched cottage

while on the other

they ground you amid an ever-advancing world

the year he died

were enhanced with Greek and Roman statues acquired during trips to Italy