A man standing and another seated
1835
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1835
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This watercolor painting shows two men in old-fashioned clothing. One man is standing with his hands on his hips, wearing a long coat and a top hat. The other man is sitting in a chair, holding an umbrella and wearing a suit and a top hat. The painting is done in muted colors, with the men's clothing and the background all in shades of brown and gray. The overall effect is one of quiet, everyday life. If you're interested in learning more about the Romanticism movement, which this painting is a part of, you might want to check out some other works by artists like Poynter, Ambrose.
