Study of Armour
1835
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1835
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Study of Armour is a 1835 watercolor by Edward William Cooke, a british_romanticism work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This painting shows a pile of old armor lying on a red cloth. A helmet sits on top, with a broken sword and a shield underneath. The colors are mostly browns and reds, with some dark shadows. The brushstrokes look loose and quick, almost like the artist was sketching fast. The armor looks heavy and worn, as if it’s been forgotten. Look up Romanticism next to see how artists used emotion and drama in their work.
