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Turkish Soldiers in Summer uniform

Aloysius Rosarius Amadeus Raymondus Andreas Preziosi

1855

watercolor

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

Impressionism Orientalism Realism Early 19th Century

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Turkish Soldiers in Summer uniform is a 1855 watercolor by Aloysius Rosarius Amadeus Raymondus Andreas Preziosi, a Impressionism work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.

Who painted this?: Aloysius Rosarius Amadeus Raymondus Andreas Preziosi
When & what style?: 1855 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?: Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

This sketch shows three soldiers in bright uniforms. Two men stand with rifles and red hats, one holding a flag. The third man wears a turban and leans on a horse’s back. Their clothes are mostly gray and red, with some blue and gold details. The background is simple—just a hint of mountains and a cloudy sky. The artist focused on quick, loose brushstrokes to show movement and light. The uniforms look fresh, but the sketch feels a bit rough, like it was drawn fast. If you like this style, check out Realism for more paintings that focus on everyday life.

The story of this work

Overview

This watercolour drawing depicts Turkish soldiers in summer uniform, created by Aloysius Rosarius Amadeus Raymondus Andreas (5th Count Preziosi) in 1855. Multiple versions of this subject exist, reflecting the high demand for Preziosi's oriental character studies. The work is part of a series of single-figure studies, with three known groups held in collections such as the Victoria and Albert Museum and the British Museum. It was purchased from N. Vilag in April 1966 for £14.

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About the artist

Artist

Aloysius Rosarius Amadeus Raymondus Andreas Preziosi

Amedeo Preziosi (2 December 1816 – 27 September 1882) was a Maltese painter and traveler known for his watercolours and prints of Constantinople, the Balkans, Ottoman Empire, and Romania.

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