The Cottage Door Possibly 1824

"The Cottage Door" is a print by Sir David Wilkie, created around 1824. The artwork depicts a scene of everyday life in a rural setting. Two women, one carrying a baby and the other holding a bag, stand in front of a cottage door. A dog lies on the ground at their feet. The detail in the print, from the textures of the women's clothing to the tools hanging on the wall, speaks to Wilkie's interest in capturing the minutiae of daily life. The print is a fine example of genre painting and serves as a snapshot into the lives of ordinary people in the early 19th century.