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Spanish Muleteer, by William Knight Keeling, watercolor, 1862

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Overview

Spanish Muleteer is a 1862 watercolor by William Knight Keeling, a Impressionism work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.

Who painted this?
William Knight Keeling
When & what style?
1862 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?
Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

This painting shows a man in a hat and long coat, standing beside a mule. The man is wearing a wide-brimmed hat and a long coat with a white belt. He's holding a rope attached to the mule, which is facing left. The background is a simple, light-colored wall. The man's clothing and the mule suggest a rustic or rural setting. The painting's style, with its focus on everyday life, is reminiscent of Impressionism and Realism. If you're interested in learning more about the artist who created this painting, you might want to look up William Knight Keeling.

The story of this work

Overview

A watercolour titled *Spanish Muleteer* by William Knight Keeling, signed and dated 1862, depicts a figure associated with muleteering in Spain.

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About the artist

Artist

William Knight Keeling

This British watercolorist spent the 1830s sketching actors off-stage at London’s Drury Lane, then packed a single valise and kept drawing until his boots wore out in Seville.

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