George Morland was a British painter and practitioner of the animalier style. Specializing in charming depictions of rural landscapes, among his best-known works is the painting Inside of Stable (c.

In the broad brush-strokes, earthy color schemes and expansive point of view, the fine details of rural life come alive.

This year's crop features artists originally from Beirut, Hong Kong and the Bronx who create art as unique as their ... fueled my passion for documenting rural America. I am a painter of ...