Who painted Turkish Boy with Attendant?

Turkish Boy with Attendant was painted by Thomas Allom in 1840.

Where can I see Turkish Boy with Attendant?

Turkish Boy with Attendant is held by Victoria and Albert Museum.

What movement is Turkish Boy with Attendant?

Turkish Boy with Attendant is associated with Orientalism.

Artwork

Turkish Boy with Attendant

Thomas Allom , 1840

Turkish Boy with Attendant is a watercolor work on paper by the Orientalist artist Thomas Allom. It dates from 1840 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.

About this work

Overview

Turkish Boy with Attendant is a watercolour drawing created by Thomas Allom in 1840.

Subject & Meaning

The work depicts a young boy in elaborate attire standing on a stone step, holding flowers, with a kneeling attendant behind him. The scene blends everyday life with elements of fancy dress, characteristic of 19th-century travel sketches.

Technique & Style

The watercolour is executed in a loose, sketchy style, conveying a sense of spontaneity and capturing a fleeting moment.

History & Provenance

The drawing was sold at Sotheby's on November 26, 1976, as part of a lot attributed to F.C. Lewis.