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Egyptian Mother

Unknown

1850

watercolor

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

Impressionism Realism Early 19th Century

Dominant colour

Egyptian Mother is a 1850 watercolor by Unknown, a Impressionism work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.

Who painted this?: Unknown
When & what style?: 1850 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?: Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

This sketch shows a woman wrapped in a dark cloak, holding a small child close. Her face is blurred, but you can see her hand resting on the child’s head. The background is plain and light, keeping focus on the two figures. The loose brushstrokes give the painting a quick, sketchy feel—like it was done fast. The artist used mostly soft blues and browns, with just a hint of red on the woman’s sleeve. Next, check out the Victoria and Albert Museum to see more works like this.