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A lady reclining, by Unknown, paint, 1890

A lady reclining

Unknown

1890

paint

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

Dominant colour

Overview

A lady reclining is a 1890 paint by Unknown, a Impressionism work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.

Who painted this?
Unknown
When & what style?
1890 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?
Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

This painting shows a woman lying on a low platform, dressed in a pale sari with a green border. Her head rests on one hand, and she wears gold jewelry. A small vase sits on the platform beside her. The background is plain, but the edges of the picture are filled with swirling floral patterns in muted greens and yellows. The woman’s pose is relaxed, almost like she’s resting after a long day. The colors are soft, and the details are simple but careful. This style comes from the Victoria and Albert Museum.

The story of this work

Overview

A hexagonal watercolour painting from 1890 depicts a woman reclining on a cot, framed by a floral scroll border, with a spittoon placed beside her.

Read the full account in the museum source.

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