The Tapestry Worker
1866
oil
From the collection of National Galleries Scotland
1866
oil
From the collection of National Galleries Scotland
This painting depicts a young woman standing in a room, wearing a long dress with red and white vertical stripes. She has long blonde hair and is holding a large piece of fabric with a floral pattern. The room has a fireplace with a carved wooden mantelpiece, and there are books and other objects on top of it. In the background, another woman is sitting at a table, working on something. The room is decorated with yellow wallpaper and green curtains. The overall atmosphere of the painting is one of quiet domesticity. The artist's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and volume in the scene.
