Figure of an oriental Man, full-length, smoking a hookah
1848
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1848
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This sketch shows a man in loose, earthy clothes standing indoors near a ledge. He wears a red hat, a striped sash, and a long coat with patterned sleeves. One hand holds a curved hookah, while the other rests on a small table. The background is plain, with just a hint of another figure in the corner. The painting looks like a quick study—loose brushstrokes and watery colors suggest it was done fast. The man’s relaxed pose and the hookah hint at a moment of quiet leisure. Next, check out the Victoria and Albert Museum to see more sketches like this.
