Strawberries

About this work

This woman is carrying a heavy basket of strawberries on her head while balancing a pole with a single tomato. She’s dressed in a simple apron and shawl, standing outside a brick building with a wooden fence behind her. The ground is cobblestone, and there are more baskets of produce nearby. The artist focused on everyday life, showing the hard work of selling fruit. The bright red strawberries stand out against her muted clothes and the gray stone walls. Check out the Victoria and Albert Museum to see more works like this.