Nourmahal

Nourmahal

Richard Westall

1785

watercolor

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

A woman sits on a stone ledge, draped in rich fabrics. Her white dress has puffy sleeves and gold trim, while a patterned shawl covers her lap. A headscarf with lace edges frames her face, and she holds a fan in one hand. Behind her, a rocky landscape fades into misty hills. This painting uses soft watercolors to blend light and shadow, giving the scene a dreamy feel. The artist focused on delicate details, like the lace and the fan’s intricate design. Check out Romanticism for more paintings that mix emotion and nature like this.

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