Gutter Children
1850
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1850
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Gutter Children is a 1850 watercolor by Charles Green, a british_romanticism work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This quick watercolor shows three kids playing on a wet sidewalk. One girl in a light dress stands, looking back, while a boy in a dark coat leans over a puddle. Another boy, wearing a blue cap, crouches beside him. Behind them, a storefront window displays signs and a blurry poster. The brushstrokes are loose, almost sketchy, with quick dashes of color. The wet pavement reflects light, and the kids’ clothes look slightly smudged, like they’ve been running. If you like this style, check out the Victoria and Albert Museum for more works by the same artist.
