Clout the Auld, the New are Dear
1886
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1886
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This painting shows two people in a dim, cluttered room. The woman sits in a worn chair, wrapped in a dark shawl and a white headscarf, holding a piece of paper. The man stands behind her, leaning on a cane, wearing a blue cap and a rough coat. A small table in front of them holds a basket of fruit, a few bags, and a blue cloth with faded gold trim. The room looks lived-in, with rough walls, a wooden door, and a stack of books in the corner. The brushstrokes are loose, giving the scene a sketchy, quick feel. If you like this style, look up Realism next.
