A Sherbert Seller

H. H. Morant

1853

watercolor

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

Impressionism Realism Early 19th Century

About this work

This sketch shows a person carrying a wooden tray stacked with metal cups and jugs. They’re dressed in a long coat, a red cap, and loose pants, with one hand holding a bucket. The colors are simple—browns, grays, and a bit of orange—with quick, sketchy strokes. The person looks like a street vendor, maybe selling drinks. The loose brushwork gives it a lively, unfinished feel. If you like this style, check out the Victoria and Albert Museum for more works like it.