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Hamal - Porter

Charles Frederick Brockdorff

1832

watercolor

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

Romanticism Early 19th Century

Dominant colour

Hamal - Porter is a 1832 watercolor by Charles Frederick Brockdorff, a Romanticism work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.

Who painted this?: Charles Frederick Brockdorff
When & what style?: 1832 · Romanticism
Where can I see it?: Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

This painting shows a man carrying a large, dark object on his back. He is wearing a white shirt, a brown vest, blue pants, and red shoes. The man has a yellow and red hat on his head. The man's posture suggests he is struggling to carry the heavy load. The object on his back is tall and narrow, with a rounded top. It appears to be made of wood or metal. The painting is a watercolour work from the Romanticism movement. It is held at the Victoria and Albert Museum. If you want to learn more about this style, look up the Romanticism movement.