Two fortune tellers (?) wearing top hats viewed from behind, from a group of drawings depicting Peruvian dress 1843 - 1853
franciscopanchofierro
themetropolitanmuseumofart
drawing, print
drawing
aged paper
toned paper
light pencil work
water colours
personal sketchbook
coloured pencil
underpainting
men
watercolour bleed
watercolour illustration
watercolor
This watercolor drawing by Francisco Fierro, a Peruvian artist, is part of a larger series of drawings depicting Peruvian dress. This particular drawing, titled "Two Fortune Tellers (?) wearing top hats viewed from behind", depicts two men, possibly fortune tellers, wearing top hats and traditional Peruvian clothing, as seen from behind. The figures are shown walking away, giving viewers a glimpse of the intricate details of their clothing. This artwork is a valuable glimpse into the social life and fashion of 19th-century Peru. The use of watercolor allows for a delicate portrayal of the figures and their attire, capturing the nuances of Peruvian fashion during this period.
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