Artwork
Telingi Girl named Perou from the Madras Region
Telingi Girl named Perou from the Madras Region is a paint painting by the Impressionist artist Unknown. It dates from 1850 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Overview
Telingi Girl named Perou from the Madras Region is a watercolour portrait created in 1850 by an unidentified artist. The work captures a serene young woman from Madras, characterized by meticulous detail and a restrained color palette.
Subject & Meaning
The portrait focuses on a young Telingi girl, Perou, seated cross-legged in traditional attire—a white blouse and gray sari. Her calm demeanor and direct gaze engage the viewer, while subtle jewelry accents her understated elegance.
Technique & Style
The painting exhibits a high degree of realism, achieved through techniques akin to chiaroscuro, emphasizing light and dark contrasts. This approach highlights the subject's features against a soft, beige background.
History & Provenance
Acquired by the museum in 1881 from William Carpenter for £500, the piece is cataloged under numbers IS.54-1881 to IS.193-1881. The artist remains anonymous.
Artist & collection
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Family Group of Four on Sofa
Wall painting from Room H of the Villa of P. Fannius Synistor at Boscoreale
