Artwork preview

Covent Garden Labourers

John Thomson

Cleveland Museum of Art

The photograph depicts a scene at Covent Garden Labourers by John Thomson. The image shows a group of men standing on a street, surrounded by wicker baskets. One man on the left wears a dark jacket and trousers, with a large wicker basket on his head. To his right, another man in a suit and tie stands beside a crate filled with produce. A third man, crouched down, is surrounded by baskets and produce. On the right, a man wears a large wicker basket on his back. The background features a building with a tiled roof and ornate decorations. The men wear late 19th-century attire, including hats and dark clothing. The photograph is sepia-toned.

Artwork Details

Dimensions
689 × 900 px
Museum Record
View original
Palette