Who painted Cocklewomen?

Cocklewomen was painted by William Meredith in 1843.

Where can I see Cocklewomen?

Cocklewomen is held by National Library of Wales.

What movement is Cocklewomen?

Cocklewomen is associated with British Romanticism.

Artwork

Cocklewomen

William Meredith , 1843

Cocklewomen is an oil painting by the British Romanticist artist William Meredith. It dates from 1843 and is held in the collection of the National Library of Wales.

About this work

Overview

Cocklewomen is an 1843 oil painting by William Meredith, portraying a serene coastal scene with a group of women walking along a shoreline, set against a backdrop of hills, mountains, and a cloudy sky.

Subject & Meaning

The painting focuses on the everyday activity of women, likely cockle gatherers, emphasizing ordinary life over grand or dramatic subjects. The composition includes figures in the distance, suggesting a broader community context.

Technique & Style

Characterized by loose brushstrokes, the painting achieves a natural, unpolished feel, prioritizing the capture of a moment in everyday life over meticulous detail.

History & Provenance

Created in 1843, Cocklewomen is part of the collection at the National Library of Wales.