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A Moroccan Woman in Traditional Dress

Mariano Fortuny Marsal

1866

watercolor

paper

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Impressionism Realism Late 19th Century Interior

Dominant colour

A Moroccan Woman in Traditional Dress is a 1866 watercolor by Mariano Fortuny Marsal, a Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: Mariano Fortuny Marsal
When & what style?: 1866 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

This painting shows a woman standing indoors, wearing a long robe with bold colors—reds, yellows, and blues. She’s leaning slightly on a wooden chair with a striped cushion, and behind her is a painted wall with abstract shapes. The brushstrokes are loose and quick, giving it a sketchy feel. The artist used watercolor and white paint to build up details, like the folds in her clothing. This style was common in the 1800s for quick, expressive studies. Next, look up Fortuny Marsal, Mariano to see more of his work.