Arthur James Stark (British, 1831-1902)A Quiet Nooksigned and dated 'Arthur J Stark/1857' (lower right)oil on canvas44x 63cm(17 5/16x 24 3/4in).For further information on this lot please visit theArtist or Maker: Arthur James Stark (British, 1831-1902)Provenance: The subject of this work is inspired by William Shentone'sA Pastoral Ode. To the Hon. Sir Richard Lyttleton, and the title of the work when exhibited was followed by the below excerpt:Where coots in rushy dingles hide and moorcocks shun the day.ProvenanceWith The Bourne Gallery, Reigate.Private collection, UK.ExhibitedLondon, Royal Academy, 1857, no. 214.