Artwork
Through the Wood: A Girl with a Basket of Eggs on her Arm
Through the Wood: A Girl with a Basket of Eggs on her Arm is a watercolor work on paper by the Impressionist artist Ivy Heitland. It dates from 1892 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Overview
Through the Wood: A Girl with a Basket of Eggs on her Arm is a watercolour painting created by Ivy Heitland around 1892. It is part of the Victoria and Albert Museum's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a woman in a wooded area, carrying a basket of eggs. She wears a light-coloured dress and dark apron, exuding a calm demeanor. The bare trees suggest a late autumn or winter setting, capturing a serene moment from everyday life.
Technique & Style
The work is characterized by soft colours and gentle brushstrokes, typical of watercolour technique. The focus on a mundane scene reflects a style that values the representation of ordinary life.
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Artist & collection
Artist
Ivy Heitland painted delicate watercolors of everyday life in late 1800s England.
