Artwork
Three Dervishes
Three Dervishes is a watercolor work on paper by the Romanticist artist Luigi Brocktorff. It dates from 1835 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Overview
Three Dervishes is a watercolour painting created by Luigi Brocktorff in 1835.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts three bearded men in traditional attire, standing together with distinctive headgear and robes, and holding various objects. A shiny metal container sits between them.
Technique & Style
The work is executed in a loose, spontaneous style, with earthy and muted colours and visible brushstrokes, giving the impression of a rapid sketch.
History & Provenance
The painting was acquired by the Chelsea Antiquarius in January 1971, as recorded by Rodney Searight.
Artist & collection
Artist
Luigi Brocktorff painted watercolours of 19th-century life around him. He left two tiny scenes from around 1830–40: “Three Dervishes” and “View of Constantinople from Pera across the Golden Horn.” You can almost feel…
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