Alfred Edward East Collection

Reedy Mere And Sunlit Hills, 1890-91. Creator: Alfred Edward East
Reedy Mere And Sunlit Hills, 1890-91

Hayle from Lelant, Cornwall, 1892. Creator: Alfred Edward East
Hayle from Lelant, Cornwall, 1892

The Golden Valley, c1893, (c1930). Creator: Alfred Edward East
The Golden Valley, c1893, (c1930). Rural scene, sheep in a field in the glow of early evening, with smoke curling from a cottage chimney. Painting in the Leeds Art Gallery, Leeds, Yorkshire

An Autumn Afterglow, 1886, (c1930). Creator: Alfred Edward East
An Autumn Afterglow, 1886, (c1930). Landscape with a lake bordered by trees and reeds. Painting in the Dudley Museums Service collection, Dudley, West Midlands

In The Park, c1864-1906, (1906). Creator: Alfred Edward East
In The Park, c1864-1906, (1906). Watercolour by Alfred Eas (1844-1913). From " The Royal Institute of Painters in Water Colours", edited by Charles Holme

By the Edge of the Lake, 1902. Creator: Unknown
By the Edge of the Lake, 1902. Trees reflected in water, print after a painting by Alfred East. From English water-colour with reproductions of drawings by eminent painters, edited by Charles Holme

Autumn, 1887, (c1902). Creator: Unknown
Autumn, 1887, (c1902). After a painting in the Manchester Art Gallery. Trees changing colour in a meadow on the bank of a river. From The Nations Pictures

An Idyll of Spring, 1897, (c1902). Creator: Unknown
An Idyll of Spring, 1897, (c1902). After a painting in the Harris Museum & Art Gallery, Preston. Nude woman and swans beside a lake, with trees in blossom. From The Nations Pictures

The Golden Valley, c1893, (c1902). Creator: Unknown
The Golden Valley, c1893, (c1902). After a painting in the Leeds Art Gallery. Rural scene, sheep in a field in the glow of early evening, with smoke curling from a cottage chimney

Portrait of Alfred East, c1902. Artist: John Henry Frederick Bacon
Portrait of Alfred East, c1902. A poratrit of the artist Sir Alfred Edward East (1844-1913). From The Studio Volume 26. [London Offices of the Studio, London, 1902]

The Cathedral Church, Algeciras, c1910. Artist: Alfred Edward East
The Cathedral Church, Algeciras, c1910. From The Studio Volume 54. [London Offices of the Studio, London, 1911-12]

A Stormy Evening, c1890. Artist: Alfred Edward East
A Stormy Evening, c1890. From The Studio Volume 54. [London Offices of the Studio, London, 1911-12]

Evening Glow, Venice, c1895. Artist: Alfred Edward East
Evening Glow, Venice, c1895. From The Studio Volume 54. [London Offices of the Studio, London, 1911-12]

In the Cotswolds, c1909. Artist: Alfred Edward East
In the Cotswolds, c1909. From The Studio Volume 46. [London Offices of the Studio, London, 1909]

Rivington Water, 1910. Artist: Alfred Edward East
Rivington Water, 1910. Painting held in Lady Lever Art Gallery. From The Studio Volume 82. [London Offices of the Studio, London, 1921]

The Silent Moon, c1901. Artist: Alfred Edward East
The Silent Moon, c1901. From a dry-point by Alfred East, A.R.A. 1901. From The Studio Volume 22. [The Offices of the Studio Ltd. London, 1901]

By the Edge of the Lake, c19th century, (1911). Artist: Alfred Edward East
By the Edge of the Lake. From A History of Painting Volume VIII by Haldane MacFall [T. C. and E. C. Jack, Lodon & Edinburgh, 1911.]

Chateau Gaillard, c1864-1906, (1906). Artist: Alfred Edward East
Chateau Gaillard is a ruined medieval castle, which overlooks the River Seine. After an original work by Sir Alfred Edward East (1844-1913)

Autumn, c1844-1906, (1906). Artist: Alfred Edward East
Autumn. After an original work by Sir Alfred Edward East (1844-1913). From The Studio Volume 37 [London Offices of the Studio, London, 1906]

Chepstow Castle, On The Wye, c1910. Artist: Alfred Edward East
Chepstow Castle, On The Wye, 1910. From The Studio Volume 50. [London Offices of the Studio, London, 1910]

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Alfred Edward East, a renowned artist of the late 19th and early 20th centuries, captured the beauty of nature in his exquisite paintings. In "Reedy Mere And Sunlit Hills" (1890-91), he skillfully depicted the serene reflection of reeds on a calm lake, bathed in golden sunlight. The tranquility continues in "Hayle from Lelant, Cornwall" (1892), where East transports us to a picturesque coastal scene with rolling hills and a peaceful harbor. "The Golden Valley" (c1893) showcases East's mastery of capturing light and color as he paints an idyllic landscape drenched in warm hues. Similarly, "An Autumn Afterglow" (1886) evokes a sense of nostalgia with its vibrant autumnal palette that seems to glow long after sunset. In contrast to these natural landscapes, East also explored human-made environments. In "In The Park" (c1864-1906), he invites us into an urban oasis filled with lush greenery and people leisurely strolling through pathways. This painting serves as a testament to his versatility as an artist. East's connection with lakes is evident once again in "By the Edge of the Lake" (1902). Though painted by an unknown artist, it still captures his signature style - tranquil waters reflecting surrounding trees under clear blue skies. As we delve deeper into East's body of work, we encounter more captivating scenes like "Autumn" (1887) and "An Idyll of Spring" (1897). These paintings transport us through seasons while showcasing his ability to capture nature's ever-changing beauty. Not only was Alfred Edward East skilled at depicting landscapes but also portraiture. A portrait titled "Portrait of Alfred East, " painted around 1902 by John Henry Frederick Bacon, immortalizes him for future generations to admire.