Portrait of a Hindu woman
1872
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1872
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This painting is a portrait of a woman with her back to the viewer, facing right. She has dark hair styled in a bun, adorned with a gold ornament. Her attire consists of a blue top and a red sari, complemented by earrings and a nose ring. The background of the painting is a light beige color. The woman's posture and attire suggest that she is from India, which is consistent with the title of the painting. The level of detail in the painting implies that it is a realistic representation of the subject. To learn more about this style of painting, explore the Impressionism movement.
