Motherhood, by E. L. Henry, American 1841-1919
Memories by E.L. Henry
First Railroad Train by E.L. Henry
Woman With a Baby by E.L. Henry
Spinning Jenny 1874 by E.L. Henry
Unexpected Visitor
E.L. Henry was an American illustrator and artist whose paintings told stories of the American life in the 19th century.
I especially like "Unexpected Visitor" above because of the country surroundings, the design of the house, the grandmother on the front porch with her knitting, and the lady of the house with her apron, looking out to see who is driving up in the carriage. I always like to point out the distictive differences in the male and female clothing of the times, too, and the sweet scenes of home and family. A look at the painting "A Lover of Old China" made me wonder what "old china" would have been like to the people of that era, for what was new to them, is now antique to us.
Some of the paintings can be clicked on for a larger view, in which can be seen the details of the architecture, the interior design of window hangings, fireplace mantel arrangements, furnishings, rugs, tableware and much more. The styles of furniture, dishes and fabrics are still being produced today.
E.L. Henry was related by marriage to the author Grace Livingston Hill.
