Oil monger pressing good oil
1840
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1840
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Oil monger pressing good oil is a 1840 paint by Unknown, a Realism work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This painting shows a man pressing oil from a large container. He is using a long stick to push down on the container, which is sitting on a wooden platform. Two oxen are standing next to the platform, and a man is sitting on the ground, holding a small pot. There are also some baskets and pots scattered around the scene. The painting is done in muted colors, with shades of brown and beige dominating the palette. The overall effect is one of rustic simplicity, with a focus on the everyday activities of the people depicted. The Victoria and Albert Museum has a rich collection of Romantic-era paintings, including this one.
The painting depicts an oil monger pressing oil, part of a series of 16 works illustrating different trades.
Read the full account in the museum source.
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