Artwork
Man in Oriental Costume
Man in Oriental Costume is a gouache drawing by the Romanticist artist Robert Walter Weir. It dates from 1801 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
This drawing, titled Man in Oriental Costume, is the work of Robert Walter Weir, an artist active in the early 19th century.
Technique & Style
Executed in ink with opaque watercolor highlights, the piece showcases Weir's skill with mixed media.
History & Provenance
The drawing was created in 1801, a time when European artists often explored exotic themes.
Artist & collection
Artist
Robert Walter Weir (June 18, 1803 – May 1, 1889) was an American artist and educator and is considered a painter of the Hudson River School.
