A Lady Playing a Guitar

A Lady Playing a Guitar

William Henry Hunt

1810

watercolor

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

A woman sits in a dim room, playing a guitar. Her dress is dark with a patterned shawl draped over her shoulders. The guitar is light brown, held close to her body. The background is blurry, with a hint of a curtain or wall behind her. The brushstrokes are loose, almost sketchy, giving the painting a soft, unfinished look. The lighting focuses on her face and hands, making them stand out. Check out the Victoria and Albert Museum to see this painting in person.

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