An Aged Knight, and a Child Playing with the Order of the Garter
Marchioness of Waterford Louisa Anne
1850
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Marchioness of Waterford Louisa Anne
1850
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This sketch shows an old man slumped in a chair, his legs bare and wrinkled, one foot dangling. Behind him, a child reaches over his shoulder, holding a small blue ribbon. The man wears a dark cloak and a hat, while the child’s clothes are simple and loose. The background is just a few quick strokes—no details, just a pale wall. The child’s ribbon looks like the Order of the Garter, a real medieval award. The artist focused on the rough textures of skin and fabric, not smooth finishes. Check out the Victoria and Albert Museum to see this sketch in person.
