Cyril James Frost: A Painter of Rural England Cyril James Frost (1880–1971) occupies a prominent position within British realist painting, particularly during the interwar period and extending into his later years. Born in Banbury, Oxfordshire, Frost’s artistic trajectory began modestly but evolved into a prolific career focused on documenting the quintessential landscapes of rural England – its rolling hills, grazing livestock, and t…