A European in Oriental dress, seated cross legged
1823
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1823
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This painting shows a man sitting cross-legged on the ground. He’s wearing a loose white robe over bright red pants, with a white turban wrapped around his head. His beard is thick, and he looks like he’s lost in thought, holding something small in his hands. The artist used watercolor, which keeps the colors soft and slightly blurred. The red pants stand out against the pale background, drawing your eye to his legs. If you like this style, check out the Romanticism movement next.
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