A Girl of Bethlehem
1849
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1849
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This painting shows a woman standing outdoors near rocky ground. She’s wearing a long, colorful dress with red and green stripes, a white headscarf, and a necklace. In her right hand, she holds a small branch with leaves. The background has faint blue hills and a pale sky. The title says she’s from Bethlehem, but the painting feels more like a sketch than a finished work. The colors are bright but the lines are loose, almost like a quick note. Next, check out the Victoria and Albert Museum to see more works like this.
