Interior with a woman showing a bird cage to two children
1770
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1770
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
A woman in a white dress and cap stands in a dim room, holding a birdcage with a bird inside. Two children—one holding a baby—look up at her. The room has a wooden door, a small window with diamond-shaped glass, and a table with a basket and broom. A jug sits on the floor, and a stack of books leans against the wall. The woman’s dress is simple but neat, with a blue sash at the waist. The bird in the cage is the only bright spot in the otherwise muted colors of the room. Look up Romanticism next to see how artists used everyday scenes to tell bigger stories.
