A girl reading in an armchair
1923
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1923
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
A girl reading in an armchair is a 1923 watercolor by Louie Burrell, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This sketch shows a person sitting in a chair, wearing a loose orange-brown dress and a dark headscarf. They’re leaning back slightly, one arm resting on the chair and the other hand holding something small—maybe a book or a fan. The background is plain, with just a hint of a wall or curtain behind them. The artist used quick, sketchy strokes, leaving some areas half-finished. The focus is on the person’s relaxed pose and the soft folds of their clothing. It feels like a casual moment caught in time. Look up Louie Burrell next to see more of their work.
Louisa Harriet "Louie" Burrell was an English-born artist who also lived in Canada and the United States.
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