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Watercolour Portrait of a Man, by Violet K. Blaiklock, photographic, 1920

Watercolour Portrait of a Man

Violet K. Blaiklock

1920

photographic

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

Dominant colour

Overview

Watercolour Portrait of a Man is a 1920 photographic by Violet K. Blaiklock, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.

Who painted this?
Violet K. Blaiklock
When & what style?
1920
Where can I see it?
Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

This is not a painting, but a photograph of a watercolour portrait of a man. The man is shown in a suit and tie, with a serious expression on his face. The background of the image is a plain color, which helps to focus attention on the man's face and clothing. The photograph is a detailed and realistic representation of the watercolour portrait, capturing the subtleties of the man's expression and the texture of his clothing. The image is well-lit, with a clear sense of depth and dimensionality. For more information on the artist who created this portrait, look up Blaiklock, Violet K.

The story of this work

Overview

The image is a photomechanical print of a watercolour portrait from 1920 by Violet K. Blaiklock, depicting a man dressed in a shirt, tie, vest, and jacket.

Read the full account in the museum source.

About the artist

Artist

Violet K. Blaiklock

Violet K. Blaiklock left only one trace: a soft-edged watercolour portrait of a man from the 1920s or ’30s. The paper shows gentle washes of pale ochre and dusty rose around a quietly lit face. It’s the kind of work…

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