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Untitled, by S. D. Sutwulkur, paint, 8

Untitled

S. D. Sutwulkur

8

paint

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

Dominant colour

Overview

Untitled is an 8 paint by S. D. Sutwulkur, a Impressionism work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.

Who painted this?
S. D. Sutwulkur
When & what style?
8 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?
Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

This painting shows a woman sitting on the ground, barefoot, with one leg bent and the other stretched out. She wears a dark blue top, a red-orange skirt wrapped around her, and gold jewelry around her neck and wrists. Behind her is a rough stone wall, and she holds a folded cloth in her lap. The artist used soft, blended colors and loose brushstrokes to capture her relaxed pose. The light falls gently on her face and arms, making them stand out against the muted background. Next, look up S. D. Sutwulkur to see more of this artist’s work.

The story of this work

Overview

The watercolour painting depicts a Hindu washerwoman kneeling on one leg while pressing a ball of washing against the ground. She wears a dark blue blouse with two tassels at the back and a reddish-brown skirt, along with gold necklaces. The figure faces to the right, her left leg extended forward in a kneeling posture.

Read the full account in the museum source.

About the artist

Artist

S. D. Sutwulkur

This artist left behind small, untitled oil sketches from the late 1800s, most dated with exact days like *Untitled (08/08/1898)*.

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