Now then, Lazy!
1866
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1866
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Dominant colour
Now then, Lazy! is a 1866 watercolor by Mahoney, a Impressionism work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This painting shows a boy in a dark coat and cap standing beside a large black cow. The cow is tied up in a rough, open shelter with a sagging roof made of sticks and fabric. The ground is uneven, with scattered rocks and weeds, and a wheelbarrow leans against the wall behind the boy. The boy looks curious as he watches the cow, which seems calm despite its size. The brushstrokes are loose, giving the scene a quick, sketchy feel. Next, check out Impressionism to see how this style captures light and movement.
A watercolour drawing from 1866 by Mahoney depicts a boy alongside a horse. The work is signed by the artist.
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Mahoney is an Irish surname originally designating the descendants of Mathghamhain.
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