Little Flower Sellers 1887

"Little Flower Sellers" is a painting by Augustus Edwin Mulready, completed in 1887. The painting depicts two young girls, one barefoot, selling flowers on a London street. The girls are dressed in simple clothing and stand next to a brick wall covered in advertisements, creating a sense of realism and capturing the daily life of working-class children in Victorian England. This painting is a poignant example of genre painting and social commentary, highlighting the challenges faced by children in poverty. Mulready's detailed brushstrokes and realistic depiction of the scene contribute to the painting's enduring appeal and its portrayal of Victorian-era social realities.