Old Man Walking in the Snow Carrying a Large Basket, Accompanied by a Dog
19th–20th century
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Pen and ink
Dimensions
sheet: 8 1/2 x 5 1/2 in. (21.6 x 14 cm)
Classification
Drawings
Department
Drawings and Prints
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
The Elisha Whittelsey Collection, The Elisha Whittelsey Fund, 1964
Accession Number
64.636.1
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Art Historical Context
In the intimate pen and ink drawing *Old Man Walking in the Carrying a Large Basket,companied by a Dog*, Austin Abbey captures a poignant moment of everyday resilience. Created in the late 19th or early 20th century this small-scale work (8 1/2 x 5 1/2 inches) depicts an elderly figure trudging through a wintry landscape, burdened by hefty basket yet steadied by his loyal canine companion. Abbey, a prominent American illustrator and muralist, was renowned for his meticulous line work, which brings texture to the snowflakes, fur, and folds of clothing, evoking both hardship and quiet dignity. ...
About the Artist
Edwin Austin Abbey · 1852–1911
Abbey was one of the leading illustrators during the last quarter of the 19th century. He specialized in illustrating poems and historic novels, including the works of Shakespeare, Pope, and Goldsmith. American illustrator and mural painter. Comment on works: illustrations