Untitled
1903
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1903
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Untitled is a 1903 watercolor by Maung Tin Hla, a Impressionism work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This painting shows an older man standing straight, holding a long stick in his right hand. He wears a loose white robe and a round hat, with simple sandals on his feet. The background is plain and light, almost like a faded curtain. The brushstrokes are soft and watery, giving the whole scene a gentle, sketchy feel. The colors stay light, with just a hint of blue and pink in the background. Check out the Victoria and Albert Museum to see more works like this.
The painting depicts an elderly Burmese man of high social standing, dressed in traditional attire: a white cotton gaung-baung (head band), ein-gui (jacket), and pah-soe (wrap-around skirt), which signify his religious devotion and commitment to charitable deeds.
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These watercolors from the early 1900s capture people from Myanmar’s Kayah, Taung Yo, and Zaw-Yein communities.
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