1898
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
London Types: News-boy is a 1898 by William Nicholson, a Impressionism work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
This print shows a boy in a dim room, holding a bundle of newspapers under one arm and a coin purse in his other hand. His cap is pulled low, and his face is turned slightly away. In the corner, a bed frame and a small table are barely lit, with a yellowish lantern casting a weak glow. The rough lines and limited colors give it a gritty, everyday feel. The artist focused on the hard work of city kids selling papers—no fancy details, just real life. If you like this style, check out Realism for more art that shows ordinary people doing ordinary jobs.
Sir William Newzam Prior Nicholson (5 February 1872 – 16 May 1949) was a British painter of still-life, landscape and portraits.
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