A Tatar, or Government Courier

Aloysius Rosarius Amadeus Raymondus Andreas Preziosi

1850

watercolor

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

orientalism Romanticism Early 19th Century Portrait

About this work

This man stands alone in a sketchy outdoor space. He wears a dark coat with bright red and gold embroidery on the sleeves. His pants are loose, tucked into red boots. A red hat with a blue band sits on his head. One hand holds a folded paper, the other rests in his pocket. The bold colors on his sleeves stand out against the plain background. His clothes look like they’re from another time. Check out Romanticism to see how artists used drama and color in their work.