Indigence
1815
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1815
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This sketch shows three kids in a dim room. One girl sits on a chair, her legs crossed, watching two boys. One boy holds a paintbrush, the other leans in close, both focused on a small canvas. The walls are plain, and a half-finished portrait of a face hangs on the easel. The boys’ clothes are simple, their attention fully on the painting. The girl’s pose is relaxed, almost like she’s waiting her turn. The scene feels quiet but full of curiosity. Look up William Henry Hunt next to see more of his work.
