Artwork
The Broom Maker
The Broom Maker is an unspecified painting by François Bocion. It dates from 1869 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Overview
The Broom Maker is a painting by François Bocion, a Swiss artist known for his landscapes and regional scenes, created around 1869. It is now part of the Victoria and Albert Museum's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a young boy sitting on a stone wall, holding a broom and gazing directly at the viewer. His neutral expression and stillness evoke a sense of quiet contemplation.
Technique & Style
The background of the painting is a blurred landscape with a light blue sky and green fields, creating a serene atmosphere that contrasts with the sharp focus on the boy.
Artist & collection
Artist
François-Louis David Bocion (French pronunciation: ; 30 March 1828 – 12 December 1890) was a Swiss painter, designer and art professor, known primarily for his landscapes of the area around Lake Geneva.
