Artwork
A Chinese lady with attendant
A Chinese lady with attendant is a watercolor work on paper by the Patna School of Painting artist Alexander. It dates from 1767 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Overview
A watercolour painting titled 'A Chinese lady with attendant' was created by Alexander in 1767. The work is executed in watercolour and depicts two women in a landscape.
Subject & Meaning
The painting shows a Chinese lady and her attendant walking outdoors, conveying a sense of daily life. The lady holds a folded umbrella, while her attendant carries a walking stick and a small bag, suggesting a leisurely stroll.
Technique & Style
The artist employed soft colors and loose brushstrokes to achieve a light and airy atmosphere. The vague landscape background, featuring buildings and trees, is rendered in a similarly delicate manner.
Artist & collection
Artist
This artist painted the people they met, not just the faces they saw. They spent years in China sketching women at their daily tasks, then shipped the drawings back to Europe where collectors paid well for "exotic"…
