Description
Artist: Charles C Ward
Provenance: John Castagno Art Signature Directory 
Signed: Bottom right
Medium: Oils
Surface: Stretched Canvas
size in frame: 22' x 18' inch
canvas size: 12' x 8' inch 
Framed: Original gold gilt frame 
Condition: very good
Estimated to get £3000 - £4000 in a London west end gallery 
date: late 19th century

This piece has a wonderful treatment of light, the scene captures the lives of those who lived in the 19th century. although this piece is not dated, I believe it was painted after Ward studied with Asher Durand. The influence of the romantic painters in strong in this piece. 

The painting has been professionally restored and is ready to hang!