Who painted Child with a Peacock Feather?

Child with a Peacock Feather was painted by Marchioness of Waterford Louisa Anne in 1850.

Where can I see Child with a Peacock Feather?

Child with a Peacock Feather is held by Victoria and Albert Museum.

Artwork

Child with a Peacock Feather

Marchioness of Waterford Louisa Anne , 1850

Child with a Peacock Feather is a watercolor work on paper by Marchioness of Waterford Louisa Anne. It dates from 1850 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.

About this work

Overview

Child with a Peacock Feather is a watercolour painting created by Louisa Anne, Marchioness of Waterford, in 1850. The circular composition features a child with a peacock feather.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts a child holding a vibrant peacock feather to their face, with a blue ribbon tied under their chin. The child's worn yet cozy attire suggests a sense of simplicity and innocence.

Technique & Style

The watercolour's loose, sketchy brushstrokes convey a gentle, unfinished quality. The feather's details are rendered with precision, while the surrounding elements remain softly rendered, creating a sense of warmth and subtlety.

Artist & collection

Artist

Marchioness of Waterford Louisa Anne

Louisa Anne Beresford, Marchioness of Waterford (née Stuart; 14 April 1818 – 12 May 1891) was a British Pre-Raphaelite watercolourist and philanthropist.

Museum

Victoria and Albert Museum

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