Untitled
1850
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1850
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This painting shows a row of three small shops in 1850s Pune. On the left is a liquor shop, in the center a money-lender, and on the right a pan shop. People chew pan with areca-nut and lime. Carpenter painted daily life with bright colors and quick brushstrokes. He paid close attention to local clothes and customs. See more of his work at the Victoria and Albert Museum.
