Peasant Woman of Brittany
1861
oil
canvas
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
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Edward Hughes
Edward Hughes (1832–1908) was an artist, born in London.
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oil
canvas
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Peasant Woman of Brittany is a 1861 oil by Edward Hughes, a Realism work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
The painting depicts a woman in a traditional Breton outfit, holding a red book. She wears a white headscarf and a plaid shawl over a dark dress, with a white collar visible underneath. The background is a warm, earthy tone, with a wooden cabinet or door behind her. The woman's gaze is directed at the viewer, and her expression is calm and introspective. The overall atmosphere of the painting is one of quiet contemplation. This portrait of a Peasant Woman of Brittany invites us to explore the work of artist Edward Hughes.
Edward Hughes (1832–1908) was an artist, born in London.
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