1817
oil
panel
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
The Daughters of Sir Walter Scott is a 1817 oil by David Wilkie, a British Romanticism work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This painting depicts two young girls standing together, looking directly at the viewer. The girl on the left has curly hair and wears a green dress with a white collar, while the girl on the right has dark hair and is dressed in a yellow dress with a red belt. The background of the painting is a warm, golden color, which complements the earthy tones of the girls' clothing. The overall atmosphere of the painting is one of quiet contemplation, with the girls' serious expressions adding to the sense of stillness. If you're interested in learning more about the artist behind this work, you might want to explore the paintings of David Wilkie.
Sir David Wilkie (18 November 1785 – 1 June 1841) was a Scottish painter, especially known for his genre scenes.
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