The Fountain Worker
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key Notes:
Labor depiction, 19th-century realism
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Dimensions:
Image (sight): 4 x 4 1/4 in. (10.2 x 10.8 cm)
Framed: 16 x 20 in. (40.6 x 50.8 cm)
medium:
Ink, wash, and opaque watercolor on paper
Difficulty:
Expert
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story of the work:
"The Fountain Worker," created in 1833 by an unknown artist, depicts a laborer engaged in the maintenance of a fountain, reflecting the era's interest in industrial labor and public spaces. The painting's provenance and the artist's identity remain unknown, contributing to its enigmatic status within 19th-century art.
Description of the work:
"The Fountain Worker," created in 1833, features a detailed depiction of a laborer engaged in the maintenance of a fountain, rendered in ink, wash, and opaque watercolor on paper. The composition is characterized by its intricate line work and subtle tonal variations, which effectively convey the textures of the worker's clothing and the flowing water of the fountain.
Artwork Photograph Source:
Metropolitan Museum of Art
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