A Day-Dream
1867
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1867
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
A Day-Dream is a 1867 watercolor by Haynes King, a british_romanticism work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
A woman sits in a simple room, lost in thought. She’s wearing a loose gray dress and a red collar, holding a piece of paper or cloth in her hands. The chair she’s in is wooden, and the floor is bare. Nearby, a table holds a basket of fruit, a clay pot sits on the floor, and a shelf holds a jug and a wooden box. The walls look worn, with a small window letting in dim light. Her face is calm but distant, like she’s daydreaming. The artist used soft colors and gentle brushstrokes to show everyday life, not grand scenes. If you like this quiet, realistic style, look up Realism.
