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Repose

Unknown

1835

watercolor

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

British Romanticism Romanticism Early 19th Century

Dominant colour

Repose is a 1835 watercolor by Unknown, a British Romanticism work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.

Who painted this?: Unknown
When & what style?: 1835 · British Romanticism
Where can I see it?: Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

This watercolor painting depicts a man in a blue shirt and red pants, sitting on the ground next to a white horse. The horse is adorned with a green saddle and gold accents, while the man holds a long object in his right hand. The scene is set against a light-colored background, with the man and horse positioned in the center of the composition. The overall mood of the painting is one of calmness and serenity. The artist's use of soft colors and gentle brushstrokes creates a sense of tranquility, drawing the viewer's attention to the peaceful scene unfolding before them. The Victoria and Albert Museum.

The story of this work

Overview

The six drawings titled *Repose* depict Arab horsemen and horses and were likely created as illustrations, as they appear to have been torn from the same album or scrapbook. The works are attributed to an unknown artist and date to 1835.

Read the full account in the museum source.