Costume of the Persian Princess Broussa Turkey
1844
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1844
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Dominant colour
Costume of the Persian Princess Broussa Turkey is a 1844 watercolor by Godfrey Thomas Vigne, a orientalism work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This is a watercolor portrait of a woman wearing a headscarf with blue polka dots and a yellow trim. Her face is turned slightly to the side, and she has a calm expression. The background is plain, keeping all the focus on her clothing and face. The painting is labeled as a "Costume of the Persian Princess Broussa Turkey," suggesting it’s showing traditional clothing from that region. The artist used soft watercolor strokes to capture the details of her headscarf and face. If you like this style, check out the Victoria and Albert Museum for more works in their collection.
