Figure
1870
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1870
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Figure is a 1870 watercolor by Unknown, a Impressionism work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This painting shows a man in a long, white robe with blue trim, wearing a blue hat and holding a long, thin object that looks like a feather or a brush. He has a long mustache and is looking to his left. The man's robe is loose-fitting and has a blue sash around his waist. His hat is tall and pointed, and he is wearing blue shoes with a white design on them. The background of the painting is a light beige color. The painting is done in a realistic style, with attention to detail in the man's clothing and accessories. The use of watercolor gives the painting a soft, delicate look. To learn more about this style, look up Impressionism.
The artwork is a watercolour from 1870 showing a figure dressed in a long blue robe with deep blue trim at the chest and sleeves, and orange trim on the skirt, paired with a blue hat. They hold a black feather in their right hand while gazing upward, with their left hand pointing to the feather. The figure is labeled with the stamped name "SAMSING" and represents the attire of a sage, though its depiction of pre-Qing period dress is unusual. The sheet’s size and the romanticized name stamp suggest it was once part of a workshop producing works for foreign audiences.
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