A Life Study of John Mongo ('The Punka-walla')
1847
unspecified
From the collection of National Galleries Scotland
1847
unspecified
From the collection of National Galleries Scotland
In this painting, a shirtless man sits on a red cloth, his right arm raised high as he holds a stick or pole. He wears a red turban and light-colored shorts, with his left leg crossed over his right. The background is a plain, off-white wall. The man's pose and attire suggest he may be a laborer or someone involved in manual work, possibly in a hot climate given his minimal clothing. The simplicity of the background focuses attention on the subject. To learn more about the artist behind this piece, explore the works of Thomas Faed.
