Sir William Nicholson was a British painter of still lifes, landscapes, and portraits. He also worked as a printmaker in techniques including woodcut, wood-engraving, and lithography; as an illustrator; as an author of children's books; and as a designer for the theater. The son of rich industrialists, after a year in Paris at the Académie Julian, he collaborated with his brother-in-law, James Pryde, on well-known series of posters. The "Beggarstaff Brothers" (as they were known) were not commercially successful. From around 1900, encouraged by Whistler, Nicholson turned to painting in oils and became a successful portrait painter. The still life we present today is a great example of his atmospheric works.
P.S. It's funny to think of shoes as a subject worthy of a painting ... But what about shoes that are artworks themself? Enjoy these 10 magnificent pairs of shoes from the Victoria & Albert Museum in London. <3
Dear DailyArt users, please consider donating to the development of our new DailyArt apps. Without them, we won't be able to operate much longer, as the ones you use now are simply too old. :( Learn how you can help!