Artwork
Mahmoud
Mahmoud is a watercolor work on paper by the British Romanticist artist Charles Lock Eastlake. It dates from 1818 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Overview
The artwork 'Mahmoud' is a watercolour piece comprising two sketches of a seated figure, created in 1818. The upper sketch is rendered in watercolour, while the lower one is in pen and ink.
Subject & Meaning
The figure, possibly a portrait of someone named Mahmoud, is depicted wearing a pink robe and turban, holding a small object. The background includes a faintly sketched building and palm tree, suggesting an Eastern setting.
Technique & Style
The watercolour sketch is characterised by loose brushstrokes and simple colours, with the artist capturing the subject's lined face. The paper shows signs of wear, with torn edges.
History & Provenance
The work was created during Sir Charles Lock Eastlake's travels, specifically during his three-month stay in Athens in 1818. It was later sold at Sotheby's in June 1970 as part of a set of six drawings.
Artist & collection
Artist
Sir Charles Lock Eastlake (17 November 1793 – 24 December 1865) was a British painter, gallery director, collector and writer of the 19th century.
