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One of ten paintings of occupations and one of buildings., by Unknown, gouache, 1870

One of ten paintings of occupations and one of buildings.

Unknown

1870

gouache

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

Dominant colour

Overview

One of ten paintings of occupations and one of buildings. is a 1870 gouache by Unknown, a Impressionism work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.

Who painted this?
Unknown
When & what style?
1870 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?
Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

This painting shows a sweetmeat-seller standing in front of his shop. He's surrounded by colorful sweets and treats. The seller is dressed in traditional clothing, adding to the scene's charm. The seller's shop is filled with all sorts of sweets, from jars of candies to baskets of fruit. To learn more about the material used to create this detailed scene, look up the technique: gouache.

The story of this work

Overview

This painting, one of ten depicting various occupations and buildings, shows a vendor selling sweets from his shop.

Read the full account in the museum source.

About the artist

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