In Doubt
1850
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1850
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
In Doubt is a 1850 watercolor by Emily Farmer, a Impressionism work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
A woman sits quietly, her face half-lit by soft light. She wears a light-colored dress with lace trim and a necklace, her hair draped loosely over one shoulder. A single blue flower rests on her collarbone, standing out against the muted colors. The painting uses gentle brushstrokes, blending light and shadow smoothly. The background is dark, making her face the focus. Look up sfumato next to see how artists blend edges like this.
A watercolour on paper by Emily Farmer from 1850 depicts a woman in a wedding dress and veil standing with an uncertain expression. A bunch of forget-me-not flowers is pinned to her dress, suggesting thoughts of another person. The painting’s title and the woman’s demeanour imply hesitation about the impending marriage. The work reflects the limited social and economic options available to women at the time.
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Emily Farmer (1826–1905) was an English artist, born in London.
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