Who painted Clout the Auld, the New are Dear?

Clout the Auld, the New are Dear was painted by Erskine Nicol in 1886.

Where can I see Clout the Auld, the New are Dear?

Clout the Auld, the New are Dear is held by Victoria and Albert Museum.

What movement is Clout the Auld, the New are Dear?

Clout the Auld, the New are Dear is associated with Impressionism.

Can I buy a print of Clout the Auld, the New are Dear?

Museum-quality prints of Clout the Auld, the New are Dear are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.

Artwork

Clout the Auld, the New are Dear

Erskine Nicol , 1886

Clout the Auld, the New are Dear is a watercolor work on paper by the Impressionist artist Erskine Nicol. It dates from 1886 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.

About this work

Overview

Clout the Auld, the New are Dear is a watercolour painting created by Erskine Nicol in 1886.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts an elderly couple in a worn domestic setting, with the woman seated and holding a piece of paper, while the man leans on a cane beside her. The scene conveys a sense of aged hardship and simplicity.

Technique & Style

Nicol's use of loose brushstrokes and watercolour medium gives the scene a spontaneous, sketch-like quality. The dimly lit, cluttered interior is rendered in muted tones, with attention to the textures of the subjects' clothing and the rough surroundings.