Persian Kalian Bearer

Godfrey Thomas Vigne

1833

watercolor

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

orientalism Romanticism Early 19th Century

About this work

This sketch shows a man riding a gray horse. He’s dressed in a long blue coat and a dark hat, holding a tall staff with a curved top. The horse has a red-and-gold saddle blanket and a small bucket hanging from its side. The artist focused on simple shapes and loose lines, making the scene feel quick and sketchy. The colors are flat and not overly detailed, which gives it a rough, travel-diary look. If you like this style, check out the Victoria and Albert Museum for more works like it.