Artwork

A boy carrying a basket on his head in a moorland landscape

A boy carrying a basket on his head in a moorland landscape, by Luke Clennell, 1781
A boy carrying a basket on his head in a moorland landscape, by Luke Clennell, 1781

A boy carrying a basket on his head in a moorland landscape is a drawing by the Romanticist artist Luke Clennell. It dates from 1781 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum. A boy carrying a basket on his head is depicted in a serene moorland landscape drawing.

About this work

Overview

A boy carrying a basket on his head is depicted in a serene moorland landscape drawing.

Subject & Meaning

The drawing shows a boy in a long coat and hat walking in the foreground of a moorland setting, with a large basket balanced on his head. The scene conveys a sense of tranquility and everyday life.

Technique & Style

The drawing is characteristic of the Romanticism movement, which often featured landscapes and everyday scenes. The soft, hazy grey sky and the detailed depiction of the moorland landscape are typical of this style.

Context

The Romanticism movement emphasized the beauty of nature and the importance of everyday life, often depicting landscapes and ordinary scenes.

Artist & collection

Portrait of Luke Clennell

Artist

Luke Clennell

Luke Clennell was a British wood-engraver and painter.