A street in Bombay; Ram Lals house
1850
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1850
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This painting shows a crowded Bombay street in 1850. A man stands in front of Ram Lal’s house. Other figures carry baskets and bundles. The colors feel fresh and bright. Carpenter painted many scenes like this. He liked showing daily life in India. His pictures often include local clothing and tools. It’s easy to miss details at first. Try zooming in on the shadows under the eaves. Victoria and Albert Museum
