Who painted Date Gatherers?

Date Gatherers was painted by Unknown in 1847.

Where can I see Date Gatherers?

Date Gatherers is held by Victoria and Albert Museum.

What movement is Date Gatherers?

Date Gatherers is associated with Romanticism.

Artwork

Date Gatherers

Unknown , 1847

Date Gatherers is a watercolor work on paper by the Romanticist artist Unknown. It dates from 1847 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum. Created in 1847, this watercolour is one of a series of eight landscape views depicting scenes from Turkey and Egypt.

About this work

Overview

Created in 1847, this watercolour is one of a series of eight landscape views depicting scenes from Turkey and Egypt. The set was produced during a single expedition, with contributions from at least two different artists, and later the individual sheets were removed from their original album or portfolio.

Subject & Meaning

The drawing records a pair of figures walking beneath tall palm trees laden with heavy, drooping fruit. One figure appears to be bearing a load, while the companion follows closely, suggesting a moment of everyday travel or labor within an exotic setting.

Technique & Style

Executed with rapid, loose brushwork and a muted palette, the watercolour emphasizes light and shadow over precise detail. The sketchy handling and soft coloration convey the immediacy of on‑site observation, characteristic of quick field studies.

History & Provenance

Evidence on the reverse of the mounting shows references to neighboring images and partial impressions from opposite pages, indicating the work was once part of a bound collection. Stylistic analysis connects it to another drawing catalogued as SD.1316, reinforcing its place within the larger series.