A lapidary
1826
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1826
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
A lapidary is a 1826 paint by Unknown, a Romanticism work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This drawing shows an older man in a green turban and white clothes, sitting on a striped mat. He’s sharpening a knife on a spinning stone wheel, with a small bowl of water and colored stones nearby. The background is plain, keeping all focus on his work. The title says "lapidary," which means someone who cuts or polishes stones. The artist likely drew this to show a real craftsman at work, not just a fancy scene. If you like this kind of detailed, everyday work, look up Romanticism next.
A watercolour depicts a lapidary grinding jewels, executed in 1826. It is one of 35 drawings illustrating various trades and occupations.
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