The Rugged Path
1851
oil
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1851
oil
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This painting shows a woman carrying a child on her shoulders. She's wearing a long dress and has her right arm raised, holding the child's leg. The child is also dressed in long clothing and has their right arm raised, touching the woman's head. The background is a rocky landscape with some plants and a blue sky with white clouds. The woman and child are standing on a rocky path, which might be the "rugged path" the painting's title refers to. The painting's use of oil paint and its style suggest it might be from the mid-19th century. If you like this painting, you might also want to check out the work of artist Paul Falconer Poole.
