Jonathan Pratt, Peeling Turnips

Jonathan Pratt, Peeling TurnipsThis late 19th century oil painting by British artist Jonathan Pratt (1835 1911) depicts an elderly lady peeling turnips upon a stone step. Pratt was born into a large family and carried a deep respect for the working classes throughout his career. He developed a keen skill for drawing at an early age, which led to an apprenticeship at just 11 years old. His home wouldve been abundant with inspiration and its easy to imagine him sitting at the family

It’s around 400 years old

000 achieved for ‘Au Café at Christie’s in 1998

She’s wearing a beautiful classically-inspired dress

Perhaps it’s still in use today

1935Condition: Artwork presents well

Dubiez admired this decorative ensemble and captured its elegant beauty with a delicate touch

One divot on the far left-hand side

Where saints are clothed in spotless white

It’s unsigned but clearly by a well-trained hand

were popular with the Victorians

This late 19th-century oil painting after Dutch artist David Adolf Constant Artz (1837-1890) depicts a mother and two children taking their midday meal

The portrait is signed in the lower right and held within a frame that could be its original