Making Shoes
1790
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1790
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Dominant colour
Making Shoes is a 1790 paint by Puqua, a Romanticism work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This painting shows an older man in loose, blue robes holding a white bird with black wings. He stands against a plain white background, looking calm but focused. His clothes are simple, and his shoes are plain black slippers. The bird he holds is likely a crane, a symbol often linked to wisdom or longevity in art. The artist used soft colors and clean lines to keep the scene simple and peaceful. Next, check out the Victoria and Albert Museum to see more works like this.
