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Untitled, by Unknown, paint, 1872

Untitled

Unknown

1872

paint

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

Dominant colour

Overview

Untitled is a 1872 paint by Unknown, a Impressionism work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.

Who painted this?
Unknown
When & what style?
1872 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?
Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

This painting shows a woman standing barefoot indoors, holding a tall staff in one hand. She wears a dark red sari draped over her shoulder, with gold accents and a headscarf. Her jewelry includes earrings, a necklace, and bracelets. The background is plain and light-colored, focusing attention on her. The painting looks like it was done quickly, with loose brushstrokes and soft shading. The colors are warm, especially the red and gold in her clothing. If you like this style, check out the Victoria and Albert Museum for more works like it.

The story of this work

Overview

An 1872 untitled work depicts a woman adorned with jewelry. The piece was transferred from the India Museum to another collection in 1879 and recorded in 1880 as part of a set of glazed frames containing drawings by J. Griffiths from the School of Art in Bombay.

Read the full account in the museum source.

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