Buttermilk Pedlar 1870

"Buttermilk Pedlar" is an oil painting by William P. Chappel, a self-taught American artist, created in 1870. The artwork, currently housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, depicts a man pushing a cart laden with a barrel, likely carrying buttermilk, along a quiet street. The scene captures a glimpse of everyday life in 19th century America, showcasing the simple but essential work of a buttermilk peddler. The painting's charming realism and quaint details evoke a sense of nostalgia for a bygone era.