One of twelve paintings of occupations, mainly entertainers.
1870
gouache
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1870
gouache
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
One of twelve paintings of occupations, mainly entertainers. is a 1870 gouache by Unknown, a Impressionism work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This painting shows people in a bird costume, likely entertainers. They're dressed up for a performance, which is interesting because it gives us a glimpse into old forms of entertainment. The details of their costumes and the way they're posed suggest a lot of care was put into the painting. You can learn more about this style by looking at the technique: gouache.
The artwork is one of twelve paintings depicting various occupations, primarily focused on entertainers, created in 1870 by an unknown artist. It portrays performers dressed in bird costumes.
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