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 dedicated to faithfully documenting the essence of rural England – its expansive landscapes, industrious livestock populations, and the daily routines of hardworking farmers. His distinctive style, characterized by painstaking detail and an unwavering devotion to portraying…