The Basket Seller n.d.

drawing, print, paper, watercolor, ink

portrait

drawing

narrative-art

print

caricature

figuration

paper

watercolor

ink

romanticism

genre-painting

"The Basket Seller" is a watercolor by English artist Thomas Rowlandson, known for his satirical caricatures. The drawing captures a humorous moment of street life, depicting a man burdened by baskets he is selling to two women. Rowlandson’s keen eye for detail and exaggerated figures brings this snapshot of everyday life to life, showcasing his distinctive style of social commentary. The work is currently housed in the Art Institute of Chicago.