Angel
1920
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1920
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Dominant colour
Angel is a 1920 watercolor by Lidiya Andreevna Nikanorova, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This painting shows a single figure with wings, standing on a small cloud. The figure wears a long robe in pale colors with a gold halo behind its head. One hand holds a staff with a cross on top, while the other rests on its chest. The background is dark with bright, patterned borders on both sides—one side has yellow flowers, the other green leaves. The figure looks calm and slightly turned to the side, with soft brushstrokes blending the colors. The gold halo and staff stand out against the muted tones. Look up Victoria and Albert Museum to see more works like this.
A watercolour copy depicts an angel rendered without a face, dressed in vivid garments and grasping a staff, framed by a multicoloured decorative floral border on each side.
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A watercolour artist active around 1920, Lidiya Andreevna Nikanorova painted delicate scenes that often included angels and other dreamy figures.
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