Picture: The Copper Victorian

The Victorian Era (1837—1901) - the period of the reign of Victoria, Queen of Great Britain and Ireland, as well as the Empress of India. Victorian – this name, in honor of the queen, was also given to the style.
The main criteria for the new style were high cost, non-standard (and even exotic), quality and chic." The more expensive the better" is the main motto of the Victorian style. As for the desire for exoticism, it was a reaction to the foreign policy of Great Britain, which "opened" China to the world after centuries of self-isolation and annexed India to itself as a colony. The result of this was the borrowing of local artistic styles.
In general, the Victorian style is an expensive, tastefully furnished interior that gives respectability and a sense of comfort; an abundance of souvenirs, dishes made of expensive porcelain, amazing kitchen utensils made of copper.
The painting is made in the style of photorealism in the author's mixed technique (pastel pencils and charcoal according to the sketch in colored ink) on cotton textured paper. Halftone colors change depending on lighting. Pastel is on the verge between drawing and painting and requires very good lighting. Then the infinity of shades appears, the game of translucent layering.