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An embroiderer

Unknown

1870

paint

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

Impressionism Realism Late 19th Century

Dominant colour

An embroiderer is a 1870 paint by Unknown, a Impressionism work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.

Who painted this?: Unknown
When & what style?: 1870 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?: Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

This small painting shows a man sitting on the floor, wearing a white shirt and a bright yellow turban. He’s holding a piece of red fabric, carefully working on it with his hands. Behind him, a blue curtain hangs by a window, and a shelf with a few objects sits on the wall. The painting looks simple but focused on everyday life, like a quiet moment caught in time. The colors are soft, and the details are gentle, almost like a sketch. If you like this style, check out the Victoria and Albert Museum for more works like it.