The Wapping Landlady
1752
oil
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1752
oil
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
The Wapping Landlady is a 1752 oil by Francis Hayman, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This painting shows a man and a woman sitting together in a room. The man is wearing a brown jacket, red pants, and a black hat. He has his legs crossed and is leaning back on a bench. The woman is wearing a pink dress with a white apron and a red and white hat. She is sitting next to the man, looking at him. The room is dimly lit, with a bowl and a pitcher on a table behind them. The walls are made of stone, and there is a window on the right side of the room. The painting is done in a realistic style, with attention to detail in the clothing and the setting. The artist, Francis Hayman, was known for his portraits and genre scenes. To learn more about his work, check out the artist Francis Hayman.
