Pavana
1885
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1885
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Pavana is a 1885 paint by Unknown, a Impressionism work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This painting shows a person dressed in bright, bold colors. They’re wearing a red and black striped outfit with gold trim, a red hat, and red shoes. Their hands are pressed together in front of them, and they have a small green object in one hand. The background is a simple blue-gray, keeping the focus on the figure. The painting’s flat colors and clear outlines stand out, almost like a flat design. It feels more like a decorative image than a realistic one, with sharp contrasts between colors. Next, look up chiaroscuro to see how this painting’s lighting compares to other styles.
