Farm Cart at Dol (1843)
Technique: Giclée quality print
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In David Roberts’s 1843 sketch titled "Farm Cart at Dol," the essence of a rustic agricultural scene is captured through the delicate graphite lines and soft detailing. This drawing showcases a side view of a wooden farm cart, likely used in the rural areas of Dol. Roberts’s attention to detail can be observed in the structured depiction of the cart’s wheels, chassis, and the intricate framework indicating a sturdy construction meant for laborious farm work.Predominantly linear, this artwork allows one to appreciate the intricate design and engineering of 19th-century farm carts. The sketch is minimal yet informative, hinting at the functionality and practicality essential to farm life during that period. There is an authenticity in Roberts's approach, highlighting his capability to trace everyday objects with architectural precision and artistic flair.This piece could serve as a valuable study for historians and artists alike, providing insight into the agricultural practices of the past and the simple beauty found in utilitarian objects.
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David Roberts (24 October 1796 – 25 November 1864) was a Scottish painter. He is especially known for The Holy Land, Syria, Idumea, Arabia, Egypt, and Nubia, a prolific series of detailed lithograph prints of Egypt and the Near East that he produced from sketches he made during long tours of the region (1838–1840). These and his large oil paintings of similar subjects made him a prominent Orientalist painter. He was elected as a Royal Academician in 1841.