Who painted Gleaners?

Gleaners was painted by Stanley RA Anderson in 1932.

Where can I see Gleaners?

Gleaners is held by Victoria and Albert Museum.

Artwork

Gleaners

Stanley RA Anderson , 1932

Gleaners is a drawing by Stanley RA Anderson. It dates from 1932 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.

About this work

Overview

Stanley Anderson RA's *Gleaners* is a preparatory drawing for his 1932 engraving of the same name, capturing a vibrant market scene in detailed study.

Subject & Meaning

The drawing portrays a bustling market with multiple figures: men from various angles and a focused young boy in the foreground. Stalls overflow with goods, including a prominently displayed 'Cat and dog Doctor' sign, suggesting a scene of everyday community life.

Technique & Style

Anderson employed cross-hatching and stippling to achieve depth and texture, characteristic of his meticulous approach to preparatory works for engraving.

History & Provenance

Created as a precursor to the 1932 engraving *Gleaners*, specific provenance details are not provided in the available information.

Context

While the exact location is unspecified, the scene's emphasis on communal activity and the 'Cat and dog Doctor' sign imply a rural or small-town setting, reflective of early 20th-century community life.

Legacy

As a preparatory work for *Gleaners* (1932), this drawing demonstrates Anderson's planning process for his engravings, offering insight into his creative methodology.

Artist & collection

Artist

Stanley RA Anderson

Stanley R. A. Anderson filled sketchbooks with pencil drawings of quiet corners: a library alcove before 1930 titled The Reading Room, the rooftops and spires of Prague’s Church of St. Mikaláš, and a misty Morning on…