The Very Picture of Idleness
1842
oil
canvas
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
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Richard Rothwell
Richard Rothwell (1800–1868) was an artist, born in Athlone.
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oil
canvas
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
The Very Picture of Idleness is a 1842 oil by Richard Rothwell, a Biedermeier work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
The painting depicts a woman in a red dress with a white shawl, sitting in front of a dark background. She is wearing a necklace and has her hands clasped together in her lap. The woman's expression is calm and relaxed, and her posture suggests a sense of leisure. The dark background and the woman's attire create a sense of contrast, drawing attention to her figure. This painting is reminiscent of the work of artist Richard Rothwell.
Richard Rothwell (1800–1868) was an artist, born in Athlone.
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