Bruiser of grain
1826
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1826
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Bruiser of grain is a 1826 paint by Unknown, a Realism work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
A woman stands holding a long wooden tool over a large wooden bowl. She’s dressed in a loose, light-colored head covering and a striped skirt. The background is plain, so the focus stays on her and the grain she’s crushing. The title written above, *Bruiser of grain*, hints this is daily work, not a fancy scene. The soft light and simple colors give it a quiet feel. Next, check out the Victoria and Albert Museum to see more works like this.
A woman is depicted pounding grain in a mortar in one of 35 drawings illustrating various trades and occupations. Created in 1826, the work is attributed to an unknown artist. The drawing belongs to a series documenting traditional labor activities.
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