Artwork
A Turbaned man drawing a pattern on to a piece of cloth
A Turbaned man drawing a pattern on to a piece of cloth is a drawing by the Impressionist artist John Lockwood Kipling. It dates from 1870 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Overview
A Turbaned Man Drawing a Pattern on to a Piece of Cloth is a drawing by John Lockwood Kipling, created during his time in India.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing depicts a turbaned man seated on a low stool, intently drawing a pattern onto a piece of cloth. The scene is set against a plain background, with a curved lamp nearby, emphasizing the man's activity.
Technique & Style
The drawing is characterized by loose lines and soft shading, suggesting it was executed quickly. The artist's focus on capturing the subject's relaxed pose and simple surroundings indicates a spontaneous study.
History & Provenance
The drawing was part of a series of sketches by Kipling and was transferred from the India Museum in 1879. It was later cataloged in 1880 as part of a set of twenty-eight framed sketches.
Artist & collection
Artist
John Lockwood Kipling filled sketchbooks with the daily life he saw around him in British India, drawing craftsmen at work, farmers at market, and seed planters in fields.
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