"A Rest on the Way/Boy with 2 Dogs"
William Walker Morris (British, fl. 1850-1867)
Signed/dated l.l "W W Morris 1861"
Oil on canvas
24 x 20 inches (29-1/2 x 25-3/4 w/frame)
 
William Walker Morris paintings infrequently come available and little is known about him other than he had a rather brief career of just over 15 years. His paintings are very highly regarded when they can be found. This is a very strong and charming example. 
 
His pieces are found in the Anglesey Abbey, British National Trust and the Williamson Art Gallery Museum, Merseyside, England