1828
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Dominant colour
Untitled is a 1828 watercolor by Johannot, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This painting shows three people in a dim, cluttered room. A woman in a white dress sits on a man’s lap, her face turned toward him. The man has a beard and wears dark, rumpled clothes. Another woman kneels beside them, her red hair and plain dress standing out against the shadowy background. A half-empty bottle and a candle sit on a shelf, while a broken vase lies on the floor. The artist used dark shadows to make the figures stand out against the faded walls. The lighting focuses on their faces and hands, giving them a dramatic look. Look up chiaroscuro to see how this lighting trick works.
Johannot is a French surname. Notable people with the surname include:Alfred Johannot (1800–1837), French painter and engraver Tony Johannot (1803–1852), French engraver, illustrator and painter
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