Plaiting Cord
1800
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1800
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Dominant colour
Plaiting Cord is a 1800 paint by Unknown, a Romanticism work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This painting shows a person sitting on a small wooden stool, spinning thread with a handheld wheel. They’re dressed in a loose blue robe and light blue pants, holding a wooden spindle in one hand and a ball of thread in the other. On the floor beside them is a woven mat and more balls of thread, all against a plain light background. The simple scene focuses on everyday work, but the soft colors and calm pose give it a quiet feel. The artist used smooth brushstrokes to keep it clean and uncluttered. Next, check out the Victoria and Albert Museum to see more works like this.
The painting shows a single figure seated on a bench, holding a spool with a ball of cream-colored cord, while additional completed balls lie on the floor. The central figure is dressed in purple and stands against a plain background. Part of a numbered album of twenty-four trade-related illustrations, this work is catalogued as D.322-1894.
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