A boy carrying a basket on his head in a moorland landscape
1781
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
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Luke Clennell
Luke Clennell was a British wood-engraver and painter.
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From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
A boy carrying a basket on his head in a moorland landscape is a 1781 by Luke Clennell, a Romanticism work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
The image depicts a serene moorland landscape with a boy walking in the foreground. He is dressed in a long coat and hat, carrying a large basket on his head. In the distance, a vast expanse of moorland stretches out, dotted with small trees and bushes. The sky above is a soft, hazy grey, adding to the peaceful atmosphere of the scene. This painting is a great example of the Romanticism movement, which often featured landscapes and everyday scenes. To learn more about this style, explore the Romanticism movement.
A drawing depicts a boy transporting a basket balanced on his head while standing in a moorland setting.
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Luke Clennell was a British wood-engraver and painter.
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