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Massacre in A Balkan Village

Orlando Norie

1876

watercolor

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

Impressionism Realism Late 19th Century

Dominant colour

Massacre in A Balkan Village is a 1876 watercolor by Orlando Norie, a Impressionism work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.

Who painted this?: Orlando Norie
When & what style?: 1876 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?: Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

In this watercolour painting, a chaotic scene unfolds in a village, with a man in the centre grasping a sword and a woman. The man's attire suggests a traditional or cultural outfit, while the woman wears a long dress. In the background, a building with a window and a doorway is visible, with smoke rising from the left side of the image. The atmosphere appears tense and violent. The artist's use of watercolour creates a sense of movement and energy in the scene, with bold brushstrokes and vivid colours. The focus on the central figures draws the viewer's attention to the dramatic event unfolding. To learn more about the artist's techniques and style, explore the work of Norie, Orlando.

The story of this work

Overview

A watercolour drawing by Orlando Norie from 1876, the work likely portrays events connected to the suppression of the April Uprising in Bulgaria, part of the broader disturbances referred to as the Bulgarian Atrocities.

Read the full account in the museum source.