Artwork
Nature's Toilet
Nature's Toilet is a drawing by Thomas Dalling Barlee. It dates from 1850 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Overview
Thomas Dalling Barlee created 'Nature's Toilet' in 1850, a lamp-black drawing that depicts a serene scene.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing shows a woman sitting on the ground in a landscape with hills and water, accompanied by a large vase and cloth. She is dressed in a patterned long dress and is barefoot, with one leg crossed over the other.
Technique & Style
The work is executed in lamp-black, a technique that likely involved hatching or cross-hatching to achieve varying shades and textures.
Artist & collection
Artist
This London-based draftsman spent his evenings in the British Museum’s print room, copying old masters by candlelight.
