Artwork
A Jewish Nurse - Fez
A Jewish Nurse - Fez is a watercolor work on paper by the Orientalist artist Amedée Forestier. It dates from 1850 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Overview
Amedée Forestier's watercolour, 'A Jewish Nurse - Fez', is a portrait of a woman in traditional attire, created in 1850.
Subject & Meaning
The subject is depicted wearing a long red dress with yellow and blue accents and a headscarf, with her arms crossed and gazing to the right, presenting a serene figure in traditional North African clothing.
Technique & Style
Executed in a realistic style, the painting showcases Forestier's attention to detail, particularly in the rendering of the subject's clothing and accessories against a plain background.
History & Provenance
The watercolour was acquired from Villa Antiques in September 1968 for £5.
Artist & collection
Artist
Charles Amédée Forestier (1854 – 18 November 1930) was an Anglo-French artist and illustrator who specialised in historical and prehistoric scenes, and landscapes.
