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A sweetmeat-seller

Unknown

1826

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From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

Realism Romanticism Early 19th Century

Dominant colour

A sweetmeat-seller is a 1826 paint by Unknown, a Realism work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.

Who painted this?: Unknown
When & what style?: 1826 · Realism
Where can I see it?: Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

This painting shows a man carrying a large tray of sweets on his head. He’s dressed in a simple yellow cloth wrapped around his waist, with a cloth draped over his shoulder. In one hand, he holds a feather broom, and the background has a few palm trees and a flat, dry landscape. The title written above says "A sweetmeat-seller," which tells us exactly who this man is. The colors are soft and the scene feels calm, almost like a quiet moment caught in time. If you like this style, check out the Victoria and Albert Museum to see more works like it.