The bright and light warmth of a late spring day illuminates a certain calm harmony, between horse, man and landscape.

They are engaged in the purposeful work of preparing a late seedbed in the picturesque valley of the Afon Ddu, 'The Black River'.

There is comfort too, in the presence of two of the previous year's corn ricks still standing, visible in the adjacent rick yard, meaning corn and straw a-plenty to see the last of the cold weather out.

The edge of the Black Mountain range forms a most glorious distant backdrop to the whole scene.

Oil on Canvas Board, Size c. 20"x16". Price £800 (+p&p Large)