Artwork
Sugarcane Seller, Cairo
Sugarcane Seller, Cairo is a watercolor work on paper by the Impressionist artist Alexandre Nicolaievich Roussoff. It dates from 1892 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Overview
Sugarcane Seller, Cairo is a watercolour painting created by Alexandre Nicolaievich Roussoff in 1892. The work is signed and dated by the artist.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a sugarcane seller seated on a low stool in a simple room, surrounded by bundles of sugarcane and a woven basket. The figure wears a dark blue dress with gold trim and a light blue head covering, exuding a calm demeanor.
Technique & Style
The watercolour is executed with loose and quick brushstrokes, lending the scene a soft, sketchy quality. The muted colour palette focuses on capturing everyday life, rather than elaborate details.
Artist & collection
Artist
Alexandre Nicolaievich Roussoff
Alexandre Nicolaievich Roussoff (1844–1928) was an artist, born in Saint Petersburg.
