This compelling late 19th-century oil painting by British artist Haynes King RBA (1831-1904) depicts the aftermath of an impassioned lovers'' tiff within the quaint surroundings of a rustic cottage. King was a meritorious painter of genre subjects, portraits and landscapes.An agitated young lady sits anxiously in distant contemplation as her mother attempts to console her with benevolent words of encouragement. The family dog looks on, equally perturbed by the unfolding drama. In the doorway leans a country lad held earnestly by the girl’s father. It’s a firm interaction coupled with a disapproving look.The interior is rendered skilfully with an eclectic array of kitchenware described in exquisite detail. Note the uniquely designed crockery on the table and the shelf above the fire, laden with goods. It’s Haynes King at his finest and one of his most celebrated works.In 1877, this delightful painting was shown at the Royal Society of British Artists, where it was acquired f...