Artwork
Strawberries
Strawberries is a watercolor work on paper by the Romanticist artist Craig. It dates from 1804 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Overview
Strawberries is a watercolour painting from 1804 depicting a woman carrying a basket of strawberries on her head.
Subject & Meaning
The painting shows a vendor balancing a heavy basket of strawberries while holding a pole with a tomato, set against a backdrop of a brick building and produce baskets, highlighting the everyday labour involved in selling fruit.
Technique & Style
The artist used watercolour to create a scene where the bright red strawberries contrast with the muted tones of the vendor's clothing and the surrounding stone walls.
Artist & collection
