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Warrior

Unknown

1870

paint

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

Impressionism Realism Late 19th Century

Dominant colour

Warrior is a 1870 paint by Unknown, a Impressionism work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.

Who painted this?: Unknown
When & what style?: 1870 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?: Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

The painting features a warrior dressed in a blue and gold robe, holding a drum in his left hand and a spear in his right. He wears a helmet adorned with feathers and has a quiver of arrows on his back. The warrior's attire is intricately designed with various patterns and colors. The warrior's facial expression is serious, and he appears to be in a state of readiness. The background of the painting is a light beige color, which helps to highlight the warrior's vibrant attire. This painting is a great example of the Impressionism movement, which focused on capturing the fleeting moments of everyday life.

The story of this work

Overview

A rectangular watercolour painting from 1870 depicts a warrior in ceremonial armour, holding a long spear and a flag. The work is part of a set originally consisting of twelve portraits, including figures in state robes with furniture and accessories. Ten works from this series remain, with this piece acquired from Carl Langweil and accessioned in 1902.

Read the full account in the museum source.