Who painted The Grave of little Nell?

The Grave of little Nell was painted by George Cattermole in 1867.

Where can I see The Grave of little Nell?

The Grave of little Nell is held by Victoria and Albert Museum.

What movement is The Grave of little Nell?

The Grave of little Nell is associated with British Romanticism.

Artwork

The Grave of little Nell

George Cattermole , 1867

The Grave of little Nell is a watercolor work on paper by the British Romanticist artist George Cattermole. It dates from 1867 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.

About this work

This watercolour is now held at the Victoria and Albert Museum, and to learn more about similar works, you can look into the movement: Realism.

The Grave of little Nell is a watercolour by George Cattermole. It's based on a passage from Charles Dickens's novel The Old Curiosity Shop.

The novel was first published in 1841 and tells the story of Nell and her grandfather. Nell's death in the story had a big impact on Dickens's readers.

This watercolour is now held at the Victoria and Albert Museum, and to learn more about similar works, you can look into the movement: Realism.

Overview

The Grave of little Nell is a watercolour by George Cattermole, depicting a scene from Charles Dickens's novel The Old Curiosity Shop.

Subject & Meaning

The painting illustrates the poignant moment of Nell's death, a pivotal event in the novel that resonated deeply with Dickens's readers. Nell and her grandfather had found temporary refuge in a village after enduring numerous hardships.

History & Provenance

The watercolour was once owned by Dickens himself. After his death in 1870, it was acquired by John Forster, Dickens's friend and biographer, who later bequeathed it to the Victoria and Albert Museum.