Costume of a Persian Harem Lady
1833
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1833
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Costume of a Persian Harem Lady is a 1833 watercolor by John McNeill, a Orientalism work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This painting is a watercolour titled "Costume of a Persian Harem Lady." It depicts a woman sitting cross-legged on the floor, wearing a red jacket and a purple hat. Her long, dark hair is loose, and she has a white cloth wrapped around her waist. The painting is done in a Romantic style, with soft colours and delicate lines. The woman's face is serene, and her eyes are cast downward. The background of the painting is a light beige colour, which helps to highlight the woman's features. If you're interested in learning more about the Romantic movement, you might want to explore the work of artists like McNeill, John (Sir).
A watercolour drawing titled *Costume of a Persian Harem Lady* was created by Sir John McNeill in 1833. The work was acquired in May 1971 from Henry D'Olier Vigne, a great-nephew of the artist, for £200.
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John McNeill put these rich watercolors on paper in 1833. “Persian” and “Costume of a Persian Harem Lady” show finely brushed robes, jewelry, and palace interiors straight from British visitors’ travel sketches. He…
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