Artwork
A Taung Yo woman
A Taung Yo woman is a watercolor work on paper by Maung Tin Hla. It dates from 1950 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum. A watercolour portrait depicts a woman from the Taung Yo tribe, dressed in traditional clothing, set against a muted landscape.
About this work
Overview
A watercolour portrait depicts a woman from the Taung Yo tribe, dressed in traditional clothing, set against a muted landscape.
Subject & Meaning
The subject is shown wearing a striped tunic, turban, and carrying a shoulder bag, with a wicker basket beside her. Her hands are clasped behind her back, and she stands barefoot.
Technique & Style
The artist's use of watercolour achieves a delicate, ethereal effect, with soft rendering of the subject and background.
Context
The Taung Yo woman is from Pindaya Village near Inle Lake, and her attire reflects the traditional dress of her region.
Artist & collection
Artist
These watercolors from the early 1900s capture people from Myanmar’s Kayah, Taung Yo, and Zaw-Yein communities.
