The Emigrants

Executed in oil paint, the work exemplifies the Realist movement's emphasis on everyday life and social issues, though specific stylistic details of the painting are not highlighted in available information.

Created in 1844, The Emigrants is now part of the Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa's collection. In 2016, it was conceptually engaged with through the addition of reflective elements to two of Allsworth's portraits by artist Paul Stephenson for the Forced Collaboration exhibition.

The painting reflects the mid-19th century's significant migration patterns, particularly from Scotland to New Zealand, driven by economic and colonial factors.

While The Emigrants contributes to the historical record of 19th-century migration, its broader artistic impact or influence on subsequent movements is not prominently documented in available sources.