Portrait of a lady seated in an armchair
1830
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1830
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This watercolour shows a woman in a fancy room. The space feels cozy, with a piano and guitar. A vase holds flowers on the mantle. She looks a little sad. Look for the gloves on the floor. They might hint at a story we don’t know. The bust behind her could link to an engineer’s portrait. Romanticism often hides feelings in everyday scenes. Next, check out more works by the same artist.
