Two Laborers n.d.

"Two Laborers" is an ink drawing on paper by the English artist William Henry Pyne, known for his watercolors and sketches. Created sometime during the 18th or 19th century, it depicts two laborers in a casual moment, their identities obscured by Pyne's loose, gestural lines, possibly capturing a fleeting observation. The sketch's immediacy and focus on movement and form is characteristic of Pyne's style, and while its subject matter may seem simple, it provides a glimpse into the lives of ordinary people during this period. This drawing, currently housed at The Art Institute of Chicago, is a testament to Pyne's talent for capturing the essence of a moment in a few simple strokes.