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Studies of a man in Albanian dress

Unknown

1805

watercolor

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

Romanticism Early 19th Century

Dominant colour

Studies of a man in Albanian dress is a 1805 watercolor by Unknown, a Romanticism work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.

Who painted this?: Unknown
When & what style?: 1805 · Romanticism
Where can I see it?: Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

This watercolour painting shows three studies of a man dressed in Albanian clothing. Each figure is shown in a different pose, with the man on the left holding an object in his right hand. The man in the middle is facing forward, while the man on the right is turned to the side. The artist has used a range of colours to capture the textures and folds of the clothing. The studies are likely preparatory sketches for a larger work, and they demonstrate the artist's attention to detail and ability to capture the subtleties of human expression. If you're interested in learning more about the Romanticism movement, which this painting is a part of, you could explore the works of artists like Francisco Goya or J.M.W. Turner.

The story of this work

Overview

The sheet contains studies of a man dressed in traditional Albanian attire, including three full-length figures and one head-and-turban sketch. The work is attributed to an unknown artist and dated 1805. It was previously owned by M. Strange, who acquired it in October 1970 for £4.

Read the full account in the museum source.