Untitled

Untitled

Rosa Wallis

1892

paint

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

This painting looks like a piece of old, worn fabric stretched flat. The colors are mostly faded golds and browns, with small red and green shapes scattered across it. The texture looks rough, like it’s been handled a lot over time. The red marks could be stains or faded paint, giving it a messy, lived-in feel. The edges are frayed, and the whole thing looks a little dirty. Check out the Victoria and Albert Museum to see more works like this.

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