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One of two drawings of Burmese scenes .

Unknown

1920

paint

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

Early Modern

Dominant colour

One of two drawings of Burmese scenes . is a 1920 paint by Unknown, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.

Who painted this?: Unknown
When & what style?: 1920
Where can I see it?: Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

This painting shows a bustling outdoor market scene. People are gathered around baskets of fruit and vegetables, with some standing and others sitting. The market is shaded by large brown tarps, and a few trees are visible in the background. The painting is done in muted colors, with shades of brown, green, and blue dominating the palette. The brushstrokes are loose and expressive, giving the scene a sense of energy and movement. The Victoria and Albert Museum holds this painting, which is one of two drawings of Burmese scenes.

The story of this work

Overview

A drawing from 1920 depicts a busy Burmese market scene, showing interactions between Burmese and European figures against a backdrop of buildings. Women vendors, dressed in white eingyis and colored longis, sit behind large baskets of produce, serving customers who are either standing or squatting; their stalls are covered by simple canopies. The composition uses soft browns, blues, and yellows to create an atmospheric effect. The work was likely produced by a European artist using a Burmese name or a Burmese artist trained in a Western style, operating in Mandalay or Rangoon for the…

Read the full account in the museum source.