Flirtation
1805
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1805
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Flirtation is a 1805 watercolor by Thomas Rowlandson, a british_romanticism work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This sketch shows two people sitting close together on a rocky ledge. The woman wears a loose white dress with a pinkish undershift, and her hair is pulled back under a wide-brimmed hat. The man leans in, one arm around her shoulder, his hat tilted forward. A pitcher sits on the ground beside them, and the background is just a rough, dark shape. The artist used quick, loose lines to show movement and playfulness. The colors are simple—whites, grays, and a few soft browns—with just enough contrast to make the figures stand out. If you like this sketchy, lively style, look up Rowlandson, Thomas.
