A Chinese lady with attendant
1767
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1767
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
A Chinese lady with attendant is a 1767 watercolor by Alexander, a Patna School of Painting work, depicting Umbrella, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This painting shows two women walking outdoors. The woman on the left wears a long, light-colored robe with blue trim and holds a folded umbrella. The woman on the right is dressed in darker clothes, carrying a walking stick and a small bag. Both have their hair styled neatly, and the background shows a vague landscape with buildings and trees. The umbrella looks like a practical item for shade or rain, but it’s also a small detail that tells a story about daily life. The artist used soft colors and loose brushstrokes to keep the scene light and airy. If you like this style, check out the Victoria and Albert Museum for more works like it.
A watercolour by Alexander from 1767 shows a Chinese lady accompanied by an attendant, and is signed with initials.
Read the full account in the museum source.
This artist painted the people they met, not just the faces they saw. They spent years in China sketching women at their daily tasks, then shipped the drawings back to Europe where collectors paid well for "exotic"…
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