1215751 Homewards (oil on canvas) by Boot, William Henry James (1848-1918); 92.2x61.0 cm; South Shields Museum & Art Gallery, South Shields, UK; (add.info.: Boot, William Henry James The picture shows a woman and child walking through a flowering meadow, with woodland in the background. The title tells us that they are making their way home, perhaps after visiting the local market, as the woman carries a basket. William Henry James Boot was based in London, but he also travelled to France, Germany and North Africa. He painted mainly landscapes, but also domestic scenes and interiors. His work is in museum collections throughout Britain and also on the Continent.); 穢 Tyne & Wear Archives & Museums; British, out of copyright.