Soldier, back view
1860
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1860
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Soldier, back view is a 1860 watercolor by John Absolon, a Impressionism work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This painting shows a person from behind, wearing a long, loose coat and a red hat. They’re holding a spear with one hand, and their feet are bare except for simple sandals. The background is plain, letting the figure stand out clearly. The brushstrokes are loose and quick, giving the clothes a slightly rough texture. This style was used to show real-life details instead of polished perfection. Check out Realism to see how artists focused on everyday scenes like this.
John Absolon was a British watercolourist, specialising in figure painting. He studied in London and then Paris.
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