Who painted Woman Playing a Drum?

Woman Playing a Drum was painted by Unknown in 1800.

Where can I see Woman Playing a Drum?

Woman Playing a Drum is held by Victoria and Albert Museum.

What movement is Woman Playing a Drum?

Woman Playing a Drum is associated with Romanticism.

Artwork

Woman Playing a Drum

Unknown , 1800

Woman Playing a Drum is an oil painting by the Romanticist artist Unknown. It dates from 1800 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.

About this work

Overview

Woman Playing a Drum is an oil painting depicting a single figure. It is part of a collection acquired by the Victoria and Albert Museum in 1876.

Subject & Meaning

The painting shows a woman seated on the floor, playing a drum, dressed in traditional attire. She is likely a representation of a member of a royal harem, a common subject in series of oil paintings from the period.

Technique & Style

The figure is characterized by a flattened form, with an emphasis on decorative detail. The simple background serves to highlight the subject.

History & Provenance

The painting is believed to have originated from a palace built during the reign of Fath 'Ali Shah (1797-1834), possibly as part of a series of wall-mounted portraits.

Context

Oil painting was introduced to Iran in the 17th century and revived under the Qajar dynasty, with Fath 'Ali Shah's patronage playing a significant role in its resurgence.