1810
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
The Market Girl is a 1810 watercolor by Richard Westall, a Romanticism work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
A girl in a wide-brimmed hat stands by a path, holding a basket full of what looks like fruit. Her dress is simple, and she seems to be tending to something in her hands. A small dog sits nearby, watching her. The background is a soft, blurred forest with trees and bushes, giving a quiet, natural feel. The artist used soft edges and gentle colors to make the scene feel peaceful. The dog’s calm attention adds a quiet moment to the painting. Next, check out the Victoria and Albert Museum to see more works like this.
Richard Westall was an English painter and illustrator of portraits, historical and literary events, best known for his portraits of Byron. He was also Queen Victoria's drawing master.
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