Moorish woman of Algier
1835
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1835
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Dominant colour
Moorish woman of Algier is a 1835 watercolor by Charles Frederick Brockdorff, a Orientalism work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This watercolor painting shows a woman standing on a stone. She wears a long orange shawl over her head and shoulders, a white dress with a green and gold patterned trim, and loose white pants. Her feet are bare except for red shoes. The woman's face is mostly covered by a white cloth, leaving only her eyes visible. The background of the painting is a plain beige color. This painting is an example of Romanticism. If you're interested in learning more about this style, check out the Romanticism movement.
A watercolor by Charles Frederick Brockdorff from 1835 depicts a Moorish woman from Algiers, acquired in July 1965 from P. Bedford for £3.10.
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Charles Frederick Brockdorff painted detailed watercolours of North African life and costume in the 1830s.
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