A Water Carrier

Aloysius Rosarius Amadeus Raymondus Andreas Preziosi

1855

watercolor

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

Impressionism orientalism Realism Early 19th Century

About this work

This drawing shows a man carrying a large leather bag slung over his shoulder. He’s wearing a red hat, a striped shirt, and loose pants tied at the ankle. In his free hand, he holds a long stick, and his other arm rests on his hip. The colors are simple—reds, browns, and whites—with quick, sketchy lines. The bag he carries looks heavy, like something for work, not just walking. The artist focused on everyday life, not fancy scenes. Next, check out Realism to see more art that looks like real people doing real jobs.