1818
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Dominant colour
Osman - Athens is a 1818 watercolor by Charles Lock Eastlake, a British Romanticism work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This watercolour painting depicts a man in traditional attire, with a white turban and a beige vest over a blue and white shirt. He wears a long, loose-fitting beige garment, cinched at the waist with a brown belt, and has on beige shoes. His right leg is bent, and he holds a white cloth in his left hand. The man stands against a backdrop of distant mountains, with a subtle landscape visible behind him. The overall atmosphere of the painting is one of quiet contemplation, with the subject's gentle pose and serene expression evoking a sense of calm. The painting's use of soft colours and delicate brushstrokes adds to its dreamy quality, inviting the viewer to step into the tranquil world it depicts. For more on the artist behind this work, explore Eastlake, Charles Lock (Sir, PRA).
A watercolour drawing by Charles Lock Eastlake, depicting a view of Athens during his 1818 visit. The work was created while Eastlake sketched extensively in the city over three months, remaining there after his companions continued their travels. The piece later passed through Sotheby’s in 1970 as part of a group of six drawings sold together.
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Sir Charles Lock Eastlake (17 November 1793 – 24 December 1865) was a British painter, gallery director, collector and writer of the 19th century.
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