Who painted Three men standing, one with a load?

Three men standing, one with a load was painted by Ambrose Poynter in 1835.

Where can I see Three men standing, one with a load?

Three men standing, one with a load is held by Victoria and Albert Museum.

What movement is Three men standing, one with a load?

Three men standing, one with a load is associated with British Romanticism.

Artwork

Three men standing, one with a load

Ambrose Poynter , 1835

Three men standing, one with a load is a watercolor work on paper by the British Romanticist artist Ambrose Poynter. It dates from 1835 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.

About this work

The load-bearer appears again in Poynter’s 1836 work, The Church of St Gervais, Paris—also at the V&A.

This watercolor sketch shows three men standing, one carrying a heavy load. It’s small, just pencil and paint on paper. Ambrose Poynter painted it in 1835, when watercolors were big for quick scenes.

The load-bearer appears again in Poynter’s 1836 work, The Church of St Gervais, Paris—also at the V&A. That link makes this sketch feel like a warm-up or a note.

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Overview

This small watercolour, created in 1835 by Ambrose Poynter, depicts three standing figures, one of whom carries a substantial load on his back.

Subject & Meaning

The sketch focuses on the representation of everyday figures, with the load-bearer being a significant element, suggesting an interest in capturing the human form in various states.

Technique & Style

Executed in pencil and watercolour on paper, the work reflects the medium's suitability for quick, observational studies, a common practice during the period.

History & Provenance

The figure carrying the load reappears in Poynter's subsequent work, The Church of St Gervais, Paris (1836), also held at the Victoria and Albert Museum, indicating a connection between the two pieces.