A Turbaned man drawing a pattern on to a piece of cloth

1870

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

Impressionism Realism Late 19th Century Interior

Dominant colour

A Turbaned man drawing a pattern on to a piece of cloth is a 1870 by John Lockwood Kipling, a Impressionism work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.

Who painted this?: John Lockwood Kipling
When & what style?: 1870 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?: Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

This sketch shows a man sitting on a low stool, wearing a loose robe and a turban. He holds a piece of cloth in one hand and a tool in the other, as if drawing or tracing a pattern onto it. Next to him is a tall, curved lamp with a bulbous base, and the room’s wall and floor are simple and plain. The drawing looks like a quick study—loose lines and soft shading suggest it was done fast. The artist focused on the man’s relaxed pose and the simple tools around him. Want to see more? Check out the Victoria and Albert Museum.