Dame Arménienne dErivan
1842
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1842
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This watercolour painting shows a woman sitting on a couch. She wears a long, floral-patterned dress with a red cape draped over her shoulders. A white veil covers her head, and she has a red headband with a white design. The couch has a patterned pillow and a round bolster. The woman's dress and cape are decorated with gold trim and tassels. She holds a rosary in her hands. The background is plain, with no other objects or people visible. This painting is an example of Romanticism, a movement that emphasized emotion and individualism.
