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A weaver, by Unknown, paint, 1826

A weaver

Unknown

1826

paint

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

Dominant colour

Overview

A weaver 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 standing in an open field, working with a large wooden loom set up on sticks. He’s holding a bundle of thread and looks focused on his task. Nearby, there’s a small bowl on the ground and a pipe lying on the sand. The title says "A Weaver," and the scene feels simple but detailed. The background has a few distant trees and a flat horizon, keeping the focus on the man and his work. If you like this, check out the Victoria and Albert Museum for more works like this.

The story of this work

Overview

A watercolour depicts a weaver combing a warp, executed in 1826. The work is one of thirty-five drawings illustrating various trades and occupations.

Read the full account in the museum source.

About the artist

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