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Still life with wicker basket, bottle and two brown vessels

Peter De Wint

1810

watercolor

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

Romanticism Early 19th Century Still Life

Dominant colour

Still life with wicker basket, bottle and two brown vessels is a 1810 watercolor by Peter De Wint, a Romanticism work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.

Who painted this?: Peter De Wint
When & what style?: 1810 · Romanticism
Where can I see it?: Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

This painting shows a simple scene: a wicker basket holding three old, worn vessels. Two are brown and rounded, like clay pots, while the third is a tall, narrow bottle with a dark neck. The basket looks slightly frayed, and the whole setup sits on a plain, dark surface. The colors are muted—earthy browns, soft grays, and a touch of white in the basket’s weave. The brushstrokes are loose, almost sketchy, giving the painting a rough, natural feel. This style was common in watercolors of the time, where quick, expressive marks could still capture the mood of the objects. If you like this kind of quiet, everyday scene, check out the Victoria and Albert Museum for more works like this.