Jafer Beck Affendi

About this work

This painting shows a man sitting on a rock, dressed in loose, light brown robes and a tall white hat with a blue trim. He holds a curved yellow object in one hand and rests the other on his knee. His face has a serious expression, and the background is plain and light-colored. The artist used soft watercolors to capture his clothing and the natural setting. The brushstrokes are loose, giving the scene a gentle, sketchy feel. Next, check out the Victoria and Albert Museum to see more works like this.