Buttermilk Pedlar
William P. Chappel
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Genre Scene, 19th-Century New York
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Dimensions:
6 3/16 x 9 5/16 in. (15.7 x 23.6 cm)
medium:
Oil on slate paper
Difficulty:
Expert
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story of the work:
"Buttermilk Pedlar," created by William P. Chappel in the 1870s, depicts a rural scene featuring a vendor selling buttermilk, reflecting the everyday life and commerce of the period. The painting is noted for its attention to detail and the portrayal of American folk culture, although specific details about its exhibition history and provenance remain unknown.
Description of the work:
"Buttermilk Pedlar" by William P. Chappel, created in the 1870s using oil on slate paper, features a central figure of a pedlar, depicted in a naturalistic style, engaging with his surroundings. The composition is characterized by a muted color palette and a textured surface that enhances the tactile quality of the slate, emphasizing the everyday life of the subject.
Artwork Photograph Source:
Metropolitan Museum of Art
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