Peat Gatherers 1853

"Peat Gatherers" is a watercolor painting by David Cox, a prominent English landscape painter. Completed in 1853, this artwork depicts two figures, likely women, gathering peat in a rugged, coastal landscape. The scene is dominated by a vast, stormy sky, with the figures dwarfed by the powerful forces of nature. Cox was known for his sensitive portrayals of light and atmosphere, and his use of watercolor techniques creates a sense of immediacy and realism in "Peat Gatherers." The painting highlights the humble lives of working people in 19th-century Britain.