Artwork
Funeral procession of a woman

Funeral procession of a woman is a paint painting by the Impressionist artist Unknown. It dates from 1880 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Overview
A rectangular painting depicts a funeral procession, showing a group of figures carrying flags and lanterns through a village and across a bridge.
Subject & Meaning
The scene centers on a group moving together, likely for a funeral ceremony, with a female figure being carried in a red structure and a tall figure in blue standing nearby.
Technique & Style
The painting features bold colors, with blues and reds prominent against a lighter background, and shows a busy outdoor scene with many people in bright blue and white robes.
History & Provenance
Originally part of an album of thirty-five procession scenes, the painting was acquired in 1898 from Parsons & Sons and is now accessioned as D.18-1898.
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