Funeral procession of a woman
1880
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1880
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Dominant colour
Funeral procession of a woman is a 1880 paint by Unknown, a Impressionism work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This painting shows a busy outdoor scene with many people in bright blue and white robes. A large group walks in a line, carrying banners and flags. In the background, buildings with tiled roofs and windows peek through trees. Some people stand on a balcony watching, while others gather near a tall, red pole with symbols on it. The focus seems to be on a group moving together, possibly for a ceremony. The colors are bold, with blues and reds standing out against the lighter background. Next, check out the Victoria and Albert Museum to see more works like this.
The painting depicts a rectangular scene of a funeral procession, showing a group of figures in blue and white carrying various flags and lanterns through a village and across a bridge. A female figure is carried in a red structure on the right, while a tall figure in blue stands on the left. In the background, a large, ornate casket is visible. Originally part of an album of thirty-five procession scenes, it was acquired in 1898 from Parsons & Sons and is now accessioned as D.18-1898.
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