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Yesir Bazar

Aloysius Rosarius Amadeus Raymondus Andreas Preziosi

1845

watercolor

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

Romanticism Early 19th Century

Dominant colour

Yesir Bazar is a 1845 watercolor by Aloysius Rosarius Amadeus Raymondus Andreas Preziosi, a Romanticism work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.

Who painted this?: Aloysius Rosarius Amadeus Raymondus Andreas Preziosi
When & what style?: 1845 · Romanticism
Where can I see it?: Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

This watercolor shows a group of women outside a building with a small window. One woman in a long blue dress and white headscarf stands with her back to us, holding a rosary. Others sit on the ground, some with colorful headscarves, while a few pairs of red shoes lie scattered nearby. The scene looks busy but quiet, with soft colors and quick brushstrokes. The artist focused on everyday life, capturing details like the women’s clothing and the simple architecture. This painting comes from the 1840s and was made using watercolor, which keeps the colors light and sketchy. If you like this style, check out the Victoria and Albert Museum to see more works like it.