Artwork
Arab Lad
Arab Lad is a watercolor work on paper by the Orientalist artist William Woodhouse. It dates from 1900 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Overview
Arab Lad is a watercolour work created by William Woodhouse in 1900, featuring a seated young figure in traditional attire.
Subject & Meaning
The subject, a solemn-faced youth, wears a red cap and layered clothing, conveyed through simple, muted tones of browns, blues, and whites against a plain light background.
Technique & Style
Woodhouse employed quick, loose brushstrokes characteristic of watercolour, resulting in a soft, sketchy image that prioritizes immediacy over detailed realism.
History & Provenance
Acquired by the collection in June 1968 from R. Appleby for £1.50, the work's history prior to this purchase is not detailed here.
Artist & collection
Artist
William Woodhouse painted detailed watercolors of people around the turn of the 20th century.
