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Gleaners

Stanley RA Anderson

1932

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

Early Modern Market

Dominant colour

Gleaners is a 1932 by Stanley RA Anderson, depicting Market, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.

Who painted this?: Stanley RA Anderson
When & what style?: 1932
Where can I see it?: Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

This drawing depicts a bustling market scene, with several men engaged in various activities. One man is shown from behind, while another is visible from the side, and a third is partially obscured. In the foreground, a young boy is intently focused on a task. The market stalls are filled with an assortment of goods, and a sign above the stalls reads "Cat and dog Doctor." The atmosphere appears lively, with the men seemingly engaged in conversation. The artist's use of cross-hatching and stippling techniques adds depth and texture to the drawing. To learn more about this style, explore the technique of cross-hatching.

The story of this work

Overview

A preparatory drawing for the 1932 engraving titled *Gleaners*, this work by Stanley Anderson RA served as a study before the final print.

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About the artist

Artist

Stanley RA Anderson

Stanley R. A. Anderson filled sketchbooks with pencil drawings of quiet corners: a library alcove before 1930 titled The Reading Room, the rooftops and spires of Prague’s Church of St. Mikaláš, and a misty Morning on…

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