Carpenter
1840
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1840
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Carpenter is a 1840 paint by Unknown, a Realism work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This painting shows three men working on wooden objects. One sits with his feet on a toolbox, shaping something with a knife. Another holds a long piece of wood, while the third sharpens tools. The floor is scattered with carving tools, blocks of wood, and unfinished pieces. Notice how the artist paid close attention to the tools and the way light falls on the wood. The colors are simple—mostly earthy tones with a few bright spots like the red turban. Check out the Victoria and Albert Museum to see more works like this.
A carpenter is depicted in one of sixteen paintings illustrating different trades.
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