Portrait, head and shoulders, facing right, of a young man in Oriental dress
1850
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1850
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This painting shows a young man in Oriental dress, facing right. He wears a white turban and a yellow jacket over a dark vest. His eyes are blue, and he has a mustache. The man's clothing and turban suggest a Middle Eastern or Asian influence. The artist has used watercolor to create a realistic portrait. If you're interested in learning more about the artistic style of this painting, you might want to explore the movement of Realism.
