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A cloth-seller

Unknown

1860

paint

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

Impressionism Realism Late 19th Century

Dominant colour

A cloth-seller is a 1860 paint by Unknown, a Impressionism work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.

Who painted this?: Unknown
When & what style?: 1860 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?: Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

This painting shows four men outside, working with bright fabrics. One man holds a wooden frame stretched with colorful cloth, while another sits beside it, adjusting something. A third man stands with a walking stick, and the fourth leans against a green chest filled with folded textiles. The colors are bold—reds, blues, and greens—against a simple background. The fabrics look like they’re being measured or prepared, maybe for sale. The scene feels busy but orderly, with each person focused on their task. If you like this, check out the Victoria and Albert Museum to see more works like it.