Official
1870
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1870
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Official is a 1870 paint by Unknown, a Impressionism work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This painting shows a man in fancy robes sitting in a chair. His outfit is dark blue with bright embroidery and gold trim. Behind him, a shelf holds a tall vase and a covered box. The colors are mostly soft, but the man’s clothes stand out with sharp details. The painting looks like it’s from around 1870, which was a time when artists were focusing on real-life scenes and everyday details. The man’s pose and the careful attention to his clothing suggest he might hold some importance. Check out the Victoria and Albert Museum to see more works like this.
A rectangular watercolour painting from 1870 depicts a central figure seated in a red chair, wearing an elaborate black gown adorned with state robes. The figure appears to lack visible feet, and the setting includes ornate furniture and accessories. This work is one of a set of ten portraits, originally twelve, featuring various Chinese male and female dignitaries in ceremonial attire. The painting was purchased from Carl Langweil and accessioned into the collection in 1902.
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