Who painted A Study of a Head of a Koonbie?

A Study of a Head of a Koonbie was painted by John Griffiths in 1869.

Where can I see A Study of a Head of a Koonbie?

A Study of a Head of a Koonbie is held by Victoria and Albert Museum.

What movement is A Study of a Head of a Koonbie?

A Study of a Head of a Koonbie is associated with Impressionism.

Artwork

A Study of a Head of a Koonbie

John Griffiths , 1869

A Study of a Head of a Koonbie is a paint painting by the Impressionist artist John Griffiths. It dates from 1869 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.

About this work

This is a painting of a person’s head made around 1869. It mixes Impressionist and Realist styles, so it shows careful detail and loose, lively brushwork at the same time.

The artist, John Griffiths, spent years in India after training in London. He worked on big buildings and taught art in Lahore until 1895.

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Overview

This painting, created around 1869, is a study of a Koonbie's head by John Griffiths, a British artist who spent much of his career in India.

Subject & Meaning

The subject is a Koonbie, a member of the cultivator class in Gujarat and the Konkan region, depicted in a portrait that captures their likeness.

Technique & Style

The work blends Impressionist and Realist styles, combining detailed observation with loose, expressive brushwork.

History & Provenance

Griffiths produced this painting during his time in India, where he worked on various artistic projects and taught at the Mayo School of Art in Lahore from 1875.