The Refusal
1814
oil
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1814
oil
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This painting shows a woman in a white jacket and yellow skirt sitting on a chair, looking to her right. A man in a red jacket and brown pants sits on a chair to her right, with a dog lying at his feet. In the background, a man and a woman stand behind them, with a table and a basket on the floor. The scene appears to be set in a domestic interior, with the figures engaged in a quiet, everyday activity. The woman's gaze is directed away from the viewer, adding a sense of intimacy to the scene. If you're interested in learning more about the artist behind this work, you might want to look up David Wilkie.
